Corporate and Financial
Brunswick Announces Organizational Changes
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation
(NYSE: BC) today announced several organizational changes aimed at both
strengthening its operations outside of the United States, while ensuring the
continued integrity and quality of its Hatteras Collection, makers of several
leading brands of yachts and sportfishing boats.
Effective immediately, William Naumann, who retired from Hatteras in 2006,
will become chairman of the Hatteras Collection where he will lead efforts to
strengthen relations with dealers, customers, and suppliers. In addition, he
will also be responsible for government and public affairs, helping maintain a
winning attitude with our employee base, and providing valuable advice on
personnel, product and strategic issues.
James Meyer, formerly vice president -- product development, supply chain
and business integration for the Brunswick Boat Group, will become
president -- Hatteras Collection, replacing Keri Theophilus. Both Meyer and
Naumann will report to Dustan E. McCoy, Brunswick's chairman and chief
executive officer.
Theophilus has accepted a new assignment in Brunswick International, which
will be announced shortly. He will report to John Pfeifer, president --
Brunswick Marine in Europe, Middle East and Asia.
"These actions are a testament to the managerial bench strength and
resources we have at our disposal at Brunswick, both from within and outside
the company," McCoy said. "Jim Meyer has made significant contributions to
our efforts to integrate our entire marine product portfolio, streamline our
supply chain and improve our product quality. Jim has also been providing
great leadership to our Sealine brand in Europe as it develops new models and
dealer markets.
"Bill Naumann, meanwhile, has been kind enough to accept our invitation to
set aside his retirement and rejoin Brunswick, where his experience and
knowledge of Hatteras' unique legacy will be a major asset as we deal with
these tough economic times. We are confident that this tandem will continue
to lead the brands of the Hatteras collection -- Hatteras, Cabo and Albemarle
-- into the future.
"Further, these moves allow us to direct Keri Theophilus' wealth of
experience and knowledge in the international business arena as we grow our
business outside of the United States," McCoy said.
Meyer, Theophilus and Naumann are all accomplished operating executives.
Prior to joining Brunswick in 2006, Meyer most recently had been with Ford
Motor Company. Theophilus, who joined Brunswick in 2007, had most recently
worked for Samsung Petrochemicals, a joint venture between BP and Samsung
based in Seoul, Korea. Naumann, who led Hatteras for nine years, recently had
been heading up a number of civic and philanthropic activities in retirement.
About Brunswick
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to
instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including
Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and
inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers;
Albemarle, Arvor, Bayliner, Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner,
Cypress Cay, Harris, Hatteras, Kayot, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Ornvik,
Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton, Trophy, Uttern
and Valiant boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg
Marine, Diversified Marine and Benrock parts and accessories distributors; IDS
dealer management systems; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness
equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products;
Brunswick billiards tables; and Dynamo, Tornado and Valley pool tables, Air
Hockey and foosball tables. For more information, visit
http://www.brunswick.com.
SOURCE: Brunswick Corporation
CONTACT: Daniel Kubera, Director - Media Relations and Corporate
Communications of Brunswick Corporation, +1-847-735-4617,
daniel.kubera@brunswick.com
Web site: http://www.brunswick.com
