Corporate and Financial
Dustan E. McCoy Elected Chairman and CEO of Brunswick
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Dec 07, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Brunswick Corporation
(NYSE: BC) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Dustan E.
McCoy as the company's chairman and chief executive officer. McCoy replaces
George W. Buckley who has resigned from the company to become the chairman,
president and chief executive officer of 3M Company.
"We are fortunate to have an executive with Dusty's broad range of
operating management and corporate experience to lead Brunswick," said Manuel
A. Fernandez, Brunswick's lead director. "Over the past five years, Dusty has
nearly doubled the size of the boat group, acquired 13 boat brands and
enhanced relationships with our dealer network. His background and operations
experience make him uniquely qualified to take Brunswick to the next level."
"Brunswick has a rich history, but an even more promising future," McCoy
said. "We have a sound strategy for moving forward. Our 26,000 employees
worldwide have shown their passion for innovation and growth, and I am excited
about this opportunity to lead them and our company and to further leverage
our leading brands in marine, fitness, bowling and billiards."
McCoy, 56, has served as vice president of Brunswick Corporation and
president of the Brunswick Boat Group since its formation in 2000. He joined
Brunswick in 1999 as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
Prior to joining Brunswick, McCoy served as executive vice president of Witco
Corporation with operating responsibility for a variety of global businesses
and functions. During his six years at Witco, McCoy also served as senior
vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. He earned a bachelor
of arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University and his law degree from Chase
Law School.
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, 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 and Kellogg Marine parts and
accessories distributors; 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
Kathryn Chieger, Vice President - Corporate and Investor Relations of Brunswick
Corporation, +1-847-735-4612
