Patrick Slaats

Patrick Slaats is an accomplished operations executive with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector. Currently serving as Vice President Operations at Clarios since September 2024, Patrick previously held various leadership roles at Harley-Davidson Motor Company from January 2000 to September 2024, including Vice President of Manufacturing and General Manager. Earlier in the career, Patrick worked as a Process Improvement Engineer at Custom Products Corporation. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology - Manufacturing Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, an MBA from Concordia University, and a certification in Lean Manufacturing from the University of Michigan.