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1. 1. Volvo Ocean Race 2008 - 2009

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   Published on: 6/27/2008   Last Visited: 6/28/2008

   "This is a special day as we introduce our PUMA Racing Team and unveil the colours of our boat in this wonderful setting of Boston Harbor," said Jochen Zeitz, CEO and Chairman, PUMA AG.

2. 2. About PUMA > Company > Board > Board of Management

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   Published on: 3/22/2008   Last Visited: 3/22/2008

   Jochen ZeitzChairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer PUMA AG
   
   Jochen Zeitz (born on 6th of April 1963 in Mannheim, Germany) was appointed CEO and Chairman of the Board of PUMA AG in 1993.His main priority is to oversee International Marketing, Finance and Sales.
   
   Breaking from his family's tradition of studying medicine, Zeitz attended the European Business School.In 1986, he graduated with a degree in International Marketing and Finance, which he earned studying in Germany, France, and the United States.
   
   After beginning his professional career with Colgate-Palmolive in New York and Hamburg, Zeitz joined PUMA as Business Manager of Marketing Footwear in 1990.In 1991, Zeitz became Head of Marketing, and after holding the title of Vice President of International Marketing and Sales for just a few months, he was appointed CEO and Chairman of the Board of Management.At the age of 30, Zeitz became the youngest Chairman in German history to head a company listed on the German Stock Exchange.
   
   Since his appointment in 1993, Zeitz has spearheaded the worldwide restructuring of PUMA.The first major milestone of this process was reached within his first year as CEO, when Zeitz delivered the company's first profitable performance since 1986.Subsequently, 1997 marked PUMA's fourth consecutive year of record earnings as well as the company's addition to the M-DAX index, where PUMA is listed as one of Germany's top stocks.
   
   In 1993 Zeitz and his team launched Phase I of PUMA's long-term oriented business plan.As part of Phase I PUMA's worldwide organization was restructured in order to build up a profitable business and a solid financial basis for the future.The fall of 1997 marked the beginning of Phase II of the corporate development plan.This chapter, based on aggressive investment in marketing, product and infrastructure, served to reinforce PUMA's image.During this time, Zeitz boosted R&D spending from 2% to 4% and marketing from 10% to 15% of sales in order to build brand identity and reposition PUMA as the brand that mixes the influences of sport, lifestyle and fashion.To better manage this growing brand, Zeitz initiated the reacquisition of PUMA's licensing rights in North America and created a network of subsidiaries in key international markets.
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   Jochen Zeitz discovered his great interest for the African continent many years ago.Africa plays an important role for PUMA as well, as the company is currently the dominant kit supplier of African football national teams.Furthermore, PUMA has been supporting the development of the African football for many years.PUMA will once again be the most dominant brand at the World Cup 2010 hosted in South Africa.
   
   In August 2007 Jochen Zeitz has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of Harley-Davidson, Inc.Zeitz becomes the first European Manager to join the Board of Directors of the US premier motorcycle manufacturer that now comprises 11 members.Moreover, Jochen Zeitz has been appointed as a member of the Executive Committee and non-voting member of the Board of Directors of PPR in September 2007.
   
   Personal Awards
   
   "2001 Entrepreneur of the Year"Zeitz was named the "2001 Entrepreneur of the Year" by the financial publishing division of Axel Springer Verlag, the leading European publishing house.
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   In addition Zeitz was presented with the "Player of the Year 2003" award by Horizont Sport Business. "Marketers of the Year"Furthermore he has personally been selected as one of Brandweek's "Marketers of the Year" for 2003.This award program is now in its 11th year for those marketers who show exemplary leadership in building brand equity through strong marketing strategy. "Horizont-Award 2003"In 2003 Zeitz was declared "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the German marketing publication Horizont and received due to his extraordinary entrepreneurial and personal performance the "Horizont-Award 2003". "25 Young Leaders"In 2004 Zeitz was declared one of the "25 Young Leaders" set to change the face of business in Europe by the Financial Times. "Strategist of the Year"In September of 2004 Jochen Zeitz was presented with the "Strategist of the Year" award by the Financial Times Germany which was awarded "on the basis of objective data and scientific criteria" by the "Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung", a business university, and the strategy consultancy Bain & Company. "Strategist of the Year"In September 2005 Jochen Zeitz again received the "Strategist of the Year" award from the Financial Times Germany.Strategy consultants Bain & Company and the "Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung", a business university, evaluated approximately 100 listed Germany companies on four criteria: sales growth, rising employee numbers, return on equity, and surplus return. "Customer of the Year 2005"In 2005 Jochen Zeitz received the "Customer of the Year 2005" award from the Art Directors Club Germany (ADC).
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   In 2002 Zeitz as a representative for the company received the Footwear News Achievement Award "Brand of the Year".Footwear News is the top US footwear trade magazine. "Forum-Preis 2003"On behalf of the company Zeitz was also awarded the "Forum-Preis 2003" by the leading German trade magazine Textilwirtschaft.
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   Jochen Zeitz, CEO PUMA AG
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   Jochen Zeitz, CEO PUMA AG

3. 3. www.sec.gov

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   Published on: 4/29/2008   Last Visited: 8/10/2008

   0001409291 ZEITZ JOCHEN HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. 3700 WEST JUNEAU AVENUE MILWAUKEE WI 53208 1