Jane Stevenson
About Jane Stevenson
Jane Stevenson serves as the Global Director of Government Affairs at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position she has held since 2022. She has a strong background in government affairs, with extensive experience in the automotive sector and fluency in French.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Jane Stevenson serves as the Global Director of Government Affairs at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing the company's interactions with government entities and developing strategic positions that influence policy across various regions. Her expertise in government affairs is complemented by her extensive experience in the automotive sector.
Education and Expertise
Jane Stevenson earned a First Class Honours Degree in European Studies, French & Russian from the University of Bath, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, completing the Oxford Women's Leadership Development Programme in 2020. Her academic background supports her detailed understanding of global premium brands, particularly in the automotive industry.
Professional Background
Before her current role, Jane Stevenson worked at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as a Senior Policy Adviser from 2005 to 2008. She then served as the European Public Affairs Manager at Honda Motor Europe from 2008 to 2013. Following this, she held the position of Head of Government Affairs for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Harley-Davidson from 2013 until 2022. This diverse experience has equipped her with the skills to manage government affairs teams across multiple regions.
Achievements in Government Affairs
Jane Stevenson has extensive experience in developing and delivering strategic company positions across diverse regions, including North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and EMEA. She specializes in communicating complex technical information to non-technical audiences. Additionally, she has been actively involved with the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) as Chairwoman of the Policy Committee since 2018 and Chairwoman of the International Trade Committee since 2020.
Language Proficiency
Jane Stevenson is fluent in French and is a native English speaker. This language proficiency enhances her ability to engage with stakeholders across different regions, particularly in Europe, where multilingual communication is often essential for effective government affairs.