Marine
Brunswick Names Mark Schwabero President - Mercury Marine
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation
(NYSE: BC) today named Mark D. Schwabero, 55, president of Mercury Marine, the
world's largest manufacturer of marine engines. Schwabero most recently led
the outboard business at the Brunswick unit, and in his new capacity, will
continue to report to Dustan E. McCoy, Brunswick's chairman and chief
executive officer.
"Since joining Mercury Marine in 2004, Mark has been an integral member of
a management team that has secured Mercury's position as the industry leader
in technology, quality and operational excellence," said McCoy.
"Mercury has been at the forefront of marine-engine manufacturing since
the company's inception in 1939, and that tradition will carry on under Mark's
leadership as Mercury products will continue to meet the evolving demands of
discriminating and ecology-minded consumers," McCoy added.
Schwabero will lead a seasoned and successful management team that will
include Kevin S. Grodzki and Stephen M. Cramer. This trio had most recently
been jointly leading Mercury. "We are fortunate to have had such an
experienced and cohesive management team in place at Mercury," explained
McCoy. "Mark, Kevin and Steve have each played key roles in shaping and
executing the strategies and day-to-day conduct in elevating Mercury's
performance. Going forward, we will continue to benefit from their combined
and complementary expertise in advancing Mercury's industry leadership
position by fostering innovation, introducing new products to the marketplace,
and further expanding its growing international presence."
Schwabero joined Mercury in 2004 with 28 years experience as a senior
executive in the automotive and commercial vehicle industries. During that
time, he had leadership positions in such companies as Hendrickson
International, Pilkington Libbey-Owens-Ford, Bosch Braking Systems North
America, and Navistar International. Schwabero holds both a bachelor's of
science degree and master's of science degree in industrial and systems
engineering from Ohio State University, where he was recognized with the
University's Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1991 and a Meritorious Service
Award in 2008.
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, +1-847-735-4617, daniel.kubera@brunswick.com
Web site: http://www.brunswick.com
