Brunswick Corporation : Life Fitness Promotes Two Senior Managers
Jason Worthy to Lead Life Fitness U.K.; Kyle Millroy to Lead Distributor Business SCHILLER PARK, Ill., May 14, 2013 - Life Fitness, global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing, announces two leadership promotions for its U.K. and distributor businesses. Jason Worthy, a seasoned veteran in the fitness industry, will assume the role of managing director for Life Fitness U.K. and Kyle Millroy, operating out of the Life Fitness Benelux office, will now serve as the managing director for the distributor business. Worthy joined Life Fitness in April 2012 as the general manager for distributor business in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Millroy came to Life Fitness in 2011 as senior account manager for distributor business before being promoted to business development manager. Both Worthy and Millroy's management acumen quickly moved them up the company's corporate leadership ranks. "Life Fitness has an exceptional talent base that drives us internationally. These changes reflect the hard work of both team members and signal a renewed commitment to the growing strength of the industry in both regions and globally," said Frank van de Ven, vice president of international business for Life Fitness. Prior to his current role as managing director, Worthy developed lasting relationships with distributors in more than 50 countries across the EMEA region for Life Fitness and Hammer Strength. With more than a decade of experience with some of the world's largest fitness brands, Worthy's prior experience spans Life Fitness customers, including positions with LA Fitness and Fitness First, the largest privately-owned health club group in the world. He was also head of sales for an equipment supplier in the U.K. from 2003 to 2007. Worthy has a bachelor of science degree in sport and exercise science from De Montfort University in Leicester and a master's degree in human performance physiology from Brunel University in London. Millroy has played a key role in ensuring continuous growth and development of distributor business strategies and visions in his recent years with Life Fitness, having grown rapidly in his previous roles with the company. Having worked in sales and leadership positions prior to joining Life Fitness, Millroy's experience includes companies such as Diageo, Fosters Wine Estates and International Marques. Millroy holds a bachelor of commerce degree in economics and business development from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. About Life Fitness Life Fitness is the global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing. The company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment under the brand names Life Fitness and Hammer Strength and distributes its equipment in more than 120 countries. Headquartered outside Chicago, in Schiller Park, Ill., Life Fitness is a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC). ### +--------------------+-----------------------------+ | Editorial Contact: | Lauren Kamm | +--------------------+-----------------------------+ | | Life Fitness | +--------------------+-----------------------------+ | | 847.288.5978 | +--------------------+-----------------------------+ | | lauren.kamm@lifefitness.com | +--------------------+-----------------------------+ This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Brunswick Corporation via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1701323]
Released May 14, 2013