Corporate and Financial
Brunswick Names Sakowicz Vice President -- Community Relations and Corporate Marketing Alliances
LAKE FOREST, Ill., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation
(NYSE: BC) announced today that Adrian W. Sakowicz, 48, has been named to the
new position of vice president -- community relations and corporate marketing
alliances. He will report to Dustan E. McCoy, Brunswick chairman and chief
executive officer.
"Brunswick continues to make community relations a top priority, and in
the appointment of Adrian, who has nearly 25 years of experience at the
company, we are demonstrating an even greater commitment in this important
area that impacts us all," said McCoy.
Sakowicz, who most recently was assistant vice president -- corporate
sales and marketing alliances, will continue to be responsible for Brunswick's
unique marketing partnerships, such as Brunswick's long-standing relationship
with Walt Disney World, and general corporate sponsorship opportunities.
Sakowicz also will assume additional responsibilities as president of The
Brunswick Private Foundation.
Sakowicz joined Brunswick in 1982 in the company's Retail Bowling
Division, advancing to the position of vice president -- communications for
the unit. In 1989, Sakowicz became director of public relations for Brunswick
Corporation. Seven years later, he was named director -- marketing services,
and in 2001 was named assistant vice president of corporate sales and
marketing alliances.
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 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
