Jared Dourdeville is a Partner at H Partners, an investment firm where he has worked since 2013. An alumnus of Harvard with a degree in Engineering Sciences, he recently gained prominence for his activist investor role as a board member at Harley-Davidson, advocating for significant leadership and strategic changes.
His background includes roles as a Research Associate at Harvard Business School and a Fellow at Harvards Office of Technology Development. This experience suggests a deep-seated interest in the intersection of academic research and practical business application, particularly in bringing new technologies from the lab to the marketplace.
Jared recently resigned from the board of Harley-Davidson, publicly citing "grave concerns" over the companys strategy and "cultural depletion. "
Jared Dourdeville
Partner at H Partners
New York, New York, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Shareholder Activism
As a representative for H Partners on Harley-Davidson's board, he resigned and launched a public campaign to challenge the company's leadership and strategic direction in 2025.
Corporate Governance
His resignation from the Harley-Davidson board explicitly cited a lack of accountability, transparency, and the need for a leadership refresh as primary concerns.
Corporate Culture
He specifically criticized Harley-Davidson for a "cultural depletion" and questioned its remote work policies, indicating a strong belief in the importance of in-person community for brand strength.
Media Appearances
H Partners: Jared Dourdeville, Who Had Been Harley-Davidson Director Since February 2022, Submitted Letter of Resignation to Board. Featured in Webull
Harley-Davidson Announces H Partners Representative to Join Board. Featured in PR Newswire
H Partners's Jared Dourdeville Recently Resigned From Harley Board, Citing Material Disagreements With Company. Featured in Webull News
Work History
2022
Partner at H Partners
2018 - 2022
Managing Director at H Partners
2015 - 2018
Senior Analyst at H Partners
2013 - 2015
Analyst at H Partners
2012 - 2013
Fellow at Office of Technology Development at Harvard University
2011 - 2013
Research Associate (RA) at Harvard Business School
6-2010 - 8-2010
Intern with Executive Director at US Offshore Wind Collaborative
6-2009 - 8-2009
Intern with Senior Advisor for Clean Energy Technology at Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Education
2007 - 2011
Engineering Sciences from Harvard University
2003 - 2007
Education details unavailable from Old Rochester Regional High School
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Location : New York, New York, United States
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Designation : Partner at H Partners
