Corporate and Financial
Peter B. Hamilton Named President - Brunswick Boat Group; John E. Stransky Named President - Life Fitness Division; Warren N. Hardie Named President - Brunswick Bowling & Billiards
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation
(NYSE: BC) announced today that Peter B. Hamilton has been named president -
Brunswick Boat Group, reporting to Dustan E. McCoy, Brunswick chairman and
chief executive officer.
Hamilton replaces McCoy, who was elected chairman and chief executive
officer in December 2005. Most recently, Hamilton, 59, was president of
Brunswick's Life Fitness Division, having assumed that responsibility in
February 2005. He continues to serve as vice chairman of Brunswick
Corporation. Previously, he had served as president - Brunswick Bowling &
Billiards since 2000. Prior positions held by Hamilton at Brunswick are
executive vice president and chief financial officer from 1998 to 2000, and
senior vice president and chief financial officer from 1995 to 1998. Prior to
joining Brunswick in 1995, he was vice president and chief financial officer
of Cummins, Inc. from 1988 to 1995. Hamilton received his bachelor of arts
degree from Princeton University and his law degree from Yale Law School.
"Peter has a broad range of operating management and corporate experience,
which will serve him well as he takes over the Brunswick Boat Group, the
company's largest division," said McCoy. "Under his leadership, both our Life
Fitness Division and Brunswick Bowling and Billiards Division have improved
their financial performance and operating margins. The Boat Group will
benefit from Peter's insights and leadership."
Stransky to head Life Fitness
John E. Stransky, currently president - Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, has
been named president - Life Fitness Division, succeeding Hamilton.
Stransky, 54, assumed his current position in 2005, after leading the
resurgence of Brunswick Billiards, where he had been president since 1998.
"During his seven years at Billiards, John oversaw a very successful and
comprehensive re-branding effort, which made the Brunswick legacy come alive,
while attracting customers with exciting new products and traditional
craftsmanship," McCoy said. "John's energy and vision will be valuable assets
as he takes over his new role."
Stransky joined Brunswick in 1981 as product manager for pins, finishes
and supplies in Brunswick Bowling. During the next 17 years, he held various
positions of increasing responsibility with the Bowling division, including
vice president of capital equipment sales from 1993 through 1996 and
vice president of the electronics unit from 1996 to 1998. He holds a
bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and his MBA from the
University of Arizona.
Hardie to head Brunswick Bowling & Billiards
Warren N. Hardie, 55, will succeed Stransky as president - Brunswick
Bowling & Billiards. Most recently president - bowling retail, Hardie was
responsible for the management and performance of more than 100
Brunswick-owned and operated bowling centers around the world. He had held
that position since 1998. Hardie had originally joined Brunswick in 1997 as
senior vice president - Brunswick Indoor Recreation Group.
Prior to Brunswick, Hardie had distinguished himself in the restaurant
industry, serving as president of Kettle Restaurants, Inc. from 1995 to 1997
and in a number of positions of increasing responsibility with Denny's Inc.
from 1981 to 1995. When he left Denny's, Hardie was vice president -
international operations and franchising. Hardie has a bachelor's degree from
the University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
"Warren has injected the right balance of enthusiasm and discipline in
creating the family friendly atmosphere at Brunswick bowling centers," McCoy
said. "He has helped expand our very successful Brunswick Zone concept, while
improving the operational expertise and performance of this steady contributor
to Brunswick's continuing success."
Stone to head Sea Ray
The company also announced that Richard C. Stone, 50, has been named
president of its Sea Ray Division, reporting to Hamilton. He succeeds Cynthia
M. Trudell, who has resigned. Most recently, Stone served as chief financial
officer of the Brunswick Boat Group, as well as managing director of the
company's Sealine International business unit, based in Kidderminster, United
Kingdom.
Stone joined Sea Ray in 1985, as vice president and controller. During
his 16 years at Sea Ray, he held various positions of increasing
responsibility rising to senior vice president and chief financial officer
before being named CFO of the Brunswick Boat Group in 2001. He holds a
bachelor's degree in accounting from Northern Arizona University and has
completed the Program for Management Development at Harvard University.
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; MotoTron
electronic controls; Northstar marine electronics; Navman marine and GPS-based
products; IDS dealer management systems; Albemarle, Arvor, Baja, Bayliner,
Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, HarrisKayot, Hatteras, Lowe,
Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Ornvik, Palmetto, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Savage, Sea
Boss, Sea Pro, Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats;
Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea, Benrock and Kellogg Marine
parts and accessories distributor; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody
fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products;
Brunswick billiards tables; and Valley-Dynamo pool, Air Hockey and foosball
tables. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com .
SOURCE: Brunswick Corporation
CONTACT: Dan Kubera, Director - Media Relations and Corporate
Communications, of Brunswick Corporation, +1-847-735-4617
Web site: http://www.brunswick.com
