MV Agusta Hires Jim McKenna To Help Bolster U.S. Presence

Troy Siahaan
by Troy Siahaan

From an MV Agusta press release:

As part of MV Agusta USA LLC’s transformation and dedicated efforts to establish a strong business in the USA, the company is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its sales leadership with the addition of Jim McKenna.

Mr. McKenna is a lifetime motorcycle enthusiast and brings over 25 years of powersports industry leadership to MV Agusta USA. His broad cross-section of skills from his experience working at the dealership level to leading national sales and network development teams will benefit the company and dealers.

In his new role as National Sales & Network Development Director, Mr. McKenna will oversee commercial operations, including dealer relationship management, building and managing the US sales operation, network development, and overseeing the appointment and dealer upgrade processes.

Says McKenna; “This is such an exciting time! MV Agusta is a great and storied brand; and this the project of a lifetime. I am extremely pleased to be part of the leadership team actively working to re-launch this iconic motorcycle company here in the USA.”

“Over the past few years, MV Agusta SpA has focused its efforts on developing a strong product development pipeline launching exceptional, technically advanced products across many segments”, said Helen Vasilevski, CEO, MV Agusta USA LLC. “As we continue to secure strong, accountable leaders who take charge, inspire others to go above and beyond and ultimately effect lasting change in the USA where consumer interest for MV Agusta is high, we know that we will be able to develop stronger connections and continue to build loyalty with our consumers and dealers who share our passion for this brand, one with a long history of racing and exceptional design. We are thrilled to have someone with Jim’s background join the team.”

Troy Siahaan
Troy Siahaan

Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.

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