Clay Thompson
About Clay Thompson
Clay Thompson is the Lead Product Manager at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Analytics from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and an MBA from Marquette University.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Clay Thompson serves as the Lead Product Manager at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and management, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer needs. His experience at Harley-Davidson spans several positions, allowing him to leverage his knowledge of the brand and its products effectively.
Education and Expertise
Clay Thompson earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing Analytics from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Marquette University, completing his studies from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he has completed internal project management courses at Harley-Davidson, enhancing his skills in project management.
Professional Experience at Harley-Davidson
Thompson has held multiple roles at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He began as a Sales and Marketing Development Program Associate from 2015 to 2018, followed by positions as a Consumer Segments Analyst from 2018 to 2019 and as a Product Marketing Manager for HDFS from 2019 to 2021. His diverse experience within the company has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of both marketing and product management.
Previous Roles and Skills
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Clay Thompson worked at CUNA Mutual Group as an Inside Sales Representative from 2013 to 2014 and as a Market Research Intern in 2013. He possesses expertise in digital marketing tools such as Spredfast, Trendkite, and Bit.ly, and has experience managing social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. His proficiency in analytics tools like Tableau and SAP further supports his capabilities in data-driven decision-making.