Dimitris Raptis
About Dimitris Raptis
Dimitris Raptis serves as the Vice President of Asia Pacific at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the automotive and motorcycle industries, having previously worked at BMW Group in various roles for over a decade.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Dimitris Raptis serves as the Vice President for the Asia Pacific region at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Singapore. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the Asia Pacific market, contributing to the company's growth and brand presence in the region.
Previous Experience at BMW Group
Dimitris Raptis has extensive experience with BMW Group, where he held several key positions. He was the Head of Region Asia-Pacific, China, Russia, and Africa for BMW Motorrad from 2015 to 2021, working in both Beijing, China, and Munich, Germany. Prior to this, he served as the Motorcycles Director for BMW Group Greece from 2006 to 2011 and as Head of BMW Motorrad China from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as the Area Manager After Sales for BMW Motorrad from 2011 to 2014.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before his tenure at BMW Group, Dimitris Raptis worked at TEOMOTO AE as Commercial Director from 1997 to 2006 in Athens, Greece. He also gained experience as a Sales Executive for Marine Paints at AkzoNobel for 11 months in 1996-1997 in Piraeus, Greece. These roles contributed to his foundational skills in sales and management.
Education and Expertise
Dimitris Raptis studied at the National Technical University of Athens, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Mechanical Engineering. His educational background provides him with a solid technical foundation that supports his roles in the automotive and motorcycle industries.