Investor Day 2022

David M. Foulkes

Chief Executive Officer and Director

David M. Foulkes was appointed Brunswick’s Chief Executive Officer and non-independent Director in January 2019.

Prior to the Chief Executive Officer role, Mr. Foulkes served as President – Brunswick marine consumer solutions, as well as retaining his role as Brunswick’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Mr. Foulkes previously had responsibility for the Brunswick Boat Group, NAUTIC-ON, Brunswick Marine Services, the Brunswick i-JET Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois Research Park, and Brunswick’s Advanced Design Methods.

Mr. Foulkes joined Brunswick in 2007 and for ten years was head of product development at Mercury Marine, during which time he led the development of Mercury’s line-up of market-leading outboard engines, including the V-6 and V-8 outboard engines and advanced vessel controls, as well as the new MerCruiser gasoline and diesel inboard/sterndrive engines.

Mr. Foulkes also had responsibility for Mercury Racing and worked closely with the Mercury Racing leadership to significantly grow the business and introduce and unprecedented range of new high-performance Racing outboard and sterndrive products.

In his role as Brunswick’s CTO, Mr. Foulkes oversaw the launch of NAUTIC-ON and Brunswick’s i-JET Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois. He also championed the effort to form Brunswick’s joint-venture with TechNexus to develop a portfolio of investments in start-up companies, and a separate effort to introduce a new Design Thinking initiative to the Company.

Previously, Mr. Foulkes spent 18 years with Ford Motor Company in a series of assignments of progressing responsibilities. He also worked with Shell Exploration and the Ministry of Defense, both in the United Kingdom. Mr. Foulkes has a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics and a master’s degree in Structural and Fluid Mechanics from Imperial College in London. Mr. Foulkes serves as a trustee for Shedd Aquarium and is a Director on the Board of Vontier.

Ryan M. Gwillim

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Strategy Officer

Ryan M. Gwillim serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Strategy Officer. He most recently was Vice President – Finance and Treasurer, assuming those duties in June 2019. Prior to that, Mr. Gwillim had been Vice President – Investor Relations.

Mr. Gwillim joined Brunswick’s legal team as Corporate Counsel in 2011 and became Assistant General Counsel – corporate and securities, where he was responsible for the Company’s SEC compliance and financial reporting processes. Mr. Gwillim was named General Counsel – International in 2015.

Mr. Gwillim, who is also a Certified Public Accountant, attended the University of Illinois, where he received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Accounting as well as his law degree. Before joining Brunswick, Mr. Gwillim was with Baker & McKenzie in Chicago as an associate in their corporate and securities practice group. Mr. Gwillim serves as a Director of Manitowac Corporation.

Lauren E. Beckstedt

Vice President – Chief Marketing Officer

Lauren E. Beckstedt was named Vice President – Chief Marketing Officer in September 2021, overseeing marketing efforts across the Company’s portfolio of global brands.

Ms. Beckstedt is most notably recognized for her leadership in digital transformation across a portfolio of 50+ brands, with experience in B2B, B2C and dual-distribution models. Ms. Beckstedt also transformed the Company’s marketing operating model and organizational structure to deliver stronger brand discipline and establish new capabilities in consumer insights, digital product management and marketing analytics.

Ms. Beckstedt joined Brunswick in 2010 through the former Brunswick division Life Fitness, where she served in several roles of increasing responsibility, including Director of Marketing and Strategy. Ms. Beckstedt later held internal roles within the Company’s talent management and employment brand functions before moving into Chief Marketing Officer roles across Brunswick’s consumer brands and enterprise services.

Ms. Beckstedt holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Iowa and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. In 2021, Ms. Beckstedt was recognized by Boating Industry Magazine as a “Top 40 Under 40” award recipient and also earned the publication’s Women Making Waves award.

Chris D. Drees

Former Executive Vice President and President, Mercury Marine

Chris D. Drees

Former Executive Vice President and President, Mercury Marine

Will A. Sangster

Senior Vice President and President, Business Acceleration

Will A. Sangster serves as Senior Vice President and President of Brunswick’s Business Acceleration division, where he is responsible for driving the continued growth of the company’s exciting portfolio of businesses.

Sangster was previously President of Mercury Marine in the EMEA region, a position he held since October 2021. His extensive operational and international experience, gained over 14 years in a variety of global leadership roles at Brunswick, positions him to lead the international expansion and operational optimization of Freedom Boat Club and other key ventures within the division.

Prior to his role in EMEA, Sangster headed Mercury Marine’s APAC (Australia, New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific) region, where he honed his leadership and strategic planning skills across diverse markets. His expertise will be instrumental as Business Acceleration continues to expand its global presence.

Sangster holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Deakin University.

Aine L. Denari

Executive Vice President and President, Navico Group, and Brunswick Chief Technology Officer

Aine L. Denari serves as Executive Vice President and President of Navico Group, and Chief Technology Officer for Brunswick Corporation, where she leads the next phase of evolution of the Navico Group and is responsible for Brunswick’s technology strategy and advanced development activities, including maintaining her leadership of autonomy programs and assuming responsibility for the Boating Intelligence DesignLab at the University of Illinois.

Denari was previously President, Brunswick Boat Group, a role she assumed in October 2020. During her tenure, Boat Group achieved exceptionally strong operational and financial performance and successfully navigated very dynamic market conditions.

Prior to joining Brunswick, Denari held leadership roles at ZF AG, where she led the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems) business—a $1B+ segment within Global Electronics. Her extensive background includes driving innovation and operational excellence in both the automotive and consulting sectors.

Denari holds a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. She also earned her bachelor’s degree from University College Dublin in Ireland.

Outside of her role at Brunswick, Denari serves as a non-executive Board Director of Masco Corporation, is an NMMA Executive Board member, and sits on a Technical Advisory Committee for Gentherm.

Brenna D. Preisser

Executive Vice President and President, Brunswick Boat Group

Brenna D. Preisser is Executive Vice President and President, Brunswick Boat Group, where she is responsible for Brunswick’s portfolio of 18 leading boat brands, including Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Lund, Harris, Quicksilver and Princecraft.

Preisser was previously Executive Vice President and President of Brunswick’s Business Acceleration division, overseeing Freedom Boat Club, Boateka, and Brunswick’s financial services and related businesses. She successfully led the acquisition and expansion of Freedom Boat Club from 170 locations to its current footprint of 410 locations around the world, and the creation of Boateka, Brunswick’s pre-owned boat sales platform.

Since joining Brunswick in 2004, Preisser has been instrumental in reforming company culture and leading business transformation. As Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer from 2016 through 2021, she played a pivotal role in establishing Brunswick as a Forbes Best Place to Work company. Preisser’s leadership and influence have been recognized with honors such as the National Association of Manufacturers’ STEP Award and Boating Industry’s Women Making Waves award.

Ms. Preisser has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Ohio University, a Master of Business Administration from Ashland University and a professional certificate in executive finance and competitive strategy from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.