Appropriately enough for #NationalGolfCartDay, the pros at Club Car have announced the appointment of powersports veteran Craig Scanlon as President & CEO. Scanlon succeeds Mark Wagner, who announced his retirement in March.
“Craig is a proven leader with an impressive combination of operational expertise and deep industry experience,” said Jared Hutchins, Principal at Platinum Equity, (which acquired Club Car from Ingersoll Rand in 2021). “His success driving growth and innovation makes him the ideal choice to lead the next chapter at Club Car.”
Scanlon actually began his career in 1998 in commercial sales of Club Car Carryall vehicles while at Ingersoll Rand. “I’m honored to return to Club Car at such a pivotal time,” said Scanlon. “The usage of low-speed vehicles is evolving, and I look forward to leveraging Club Car’s rich history and brand while embracing innovation that serves our channel partners and customers.”
Most recently CEO of K&N Engineering, Scanlon has more than two decades of leadership experience, including key officer roles in both private equity-owned and Fortune 500 organizations, His career spans the industrial, powersports and automotive aftermarket sectors, including 18 years at Polaris where he rose to the role of Chief Marketing Officer.
