Daniel Menden
About Daniel Menden
Daniel Menden is a Manufacturing Leader and the Director of Dealer Training at Harley-Davidson Canada, where he has worked since 2009. He has extensive experience in developing training systems and aligning them with business strategies, supporting over 1500 dealerships globally.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Daniel Menden has held multiple roles at Harley-Davidson Canada, starting as Human Resources Manager from 1994 to 2001. He then served as Manager of Management Development from 2003 to 2009. Since 2009, he has been the Director of Dealer Training, where he has played a significant role in transforming the training system into a cohesive organization that supports over 1500 dealerships globally. His leadership has contributed to the development of a global matrix learning organization, enhancing training delivery to over 1400 dealerships worldwide.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Menden studied at the University of Wisconsin - Stout, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from 1978 to 1983. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Management from the same institution between 1987 and 1989. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary to align learning and training initiatives with business strategies and objectives.
Background
Daniel Menden has extensive experience in the manufacturing and training sectors, particularly within Harley-Davidson Canada. His career spans several roles focused on organizational excellence and management development. He began his tenure at Harley-Davidson in the 1990s and has consistently contributed to enhancing training systems and organizational effectiveness.
Achievements
During his time at Harley-Davidson Canada, Daniel Menden successfully transformed a fragmented training system into a cohesive dealer learning organization. His efforts have supported a significant number of dealerships globally, demonstrating his capability to build and maintain productive relationships across various organizational levels and with external stakeholders.