Brunswick Announces Organizational Changes
November 20 2008 - 11:52AM
PR Newswire (US)
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/. DATASOURCE: Brunswick
Corporation CONTACT: Daniel Kubera, Director - Media Relations and
Corporate Communications of Brunswick Corporation, +1-847-735-4617,
Web site: http://www.brunswick.com/
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