Press Releases May 15, 2026 09:00 AM

Holley Performance Brands Announces Appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Holley Performance Brands appoints Sarah Apple as new Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

By Marcus Reed HLLY

Holley Performance Brands has appointed Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Apple brings extensive experience in corporate governance, SEC reporting, regulatory compliance, and strategic transactions from her previous roles at REV Group and Regal Rexnord Corporation. She will join the senior leadership team and oversee the company's legal function, succeeding Carly Kennedy who recently departed the company.

Holley Performance Brands Announces Appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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Key Points

  • Sarah Apple appointed as SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Holley Performance Brands.
  • Apple has strong expertise in public-company governance, SEC reporting, and strategic transactions from her prior leadership roles.
  • Holley Performance Brands emphasizes continuity and smooth leadership transition following prior General Counsel's departure.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY), home to a portfolio of iconic automotive brands serving enthusiasts across the high-performance aftermarket, today announced the appointment of Sarah Apple as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, effective immediately.

Apple joins Holley with extensive experience advising public-company leadership teams on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, strategic transactions and operational matters. Most recently, she served as Associate General Counsel at REV Group, where she led key initiatives involving SEC reporting and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to REV Group, Apple held progressive leadership roles at Regal Rexnord Corporation, serving as a strategic advisor and business partner to senior executives across global operational matters, compliance initiatives, SEC reporting, board governance, and large-scale strategic transactions.


In her new role, Apple will serve as a member of Holley’s senior leadership team, overseeing the company’s legal function and advising on corporate and board governance, regulatory matters, strategic transactions and business operations across the organization.

“Sarah brings a strong combination of public-company governance experience, strategic legal leadership and operational insight that will support Holley’s continued growth and long-term value creation,” said Matthew Stevenson, President and CEO of Holley Performance Brands. “We are excited to welcome her to the organization and look forward to the leadership and perspective she will bring to our team.”

Apple succeeds Carly Kennedy, who has departed the company after serving as EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Kennedy played an important role in strengthening Holley’s legal and governance capabilities while supporting several strategic initiatives across the business. To ensure a smooth transition, Kennedy has worked closely with Apple to support continuity and an effective handoff of responsibilities.

“We are grateful for Carly’s dedication and meaningful contributions to Holley. We wish her continued success in her next chapter,” added Stevenson.

About Holley Performance Brands

Holley Performance Brands (NYSE: HLLY) is home to a portfolio of iconic brands that serve enthusiasts across the high-performance aftermarket. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets category-leading products and solutions for automotive enthusiasts through a focused portfolio spanning four consumer vertical groupings: American Performance, Modern Truck & Off-Road, Euro & Import, and Safety & Racing. For more than a century, Holley has built its reputation through innovation, technical expertise and a deep understanding of enthusiast culture. For more information, visit holley.com.

Media Relations Contact(s):
Nathan Espinosa / Michael Murray
Kahn Media
818-881-5246
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Investor Relations Contact(s): 
Anthony Rozmus / Neel Sikka / Jenna Kozlowski 
Solebury Strategic Communications 
203-428-3224 
[email protected]

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c4fc11a5-12a0-427d-8172-8b060307c4d4


Risks

  • The appointment of new legal leadership may lead to transitional challenges impacting legal and compliance processes.
  • Potential regulatory or compliance issues could arise as Holley expands or engages in strategic transactions under new counsel.
  • As a company in the automotive performance aftermarket, Holley is exposed to broader automotive industry risks impacting business growth and market demand.

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