Marine
Brunswick Latin America Group Promotes Three
MONTEREY, Mexico, May 1, 2008 – The Brunswick Latin America Group announced today the immediate promotion of three members of its team. They are:
Jorge Valdes has been promoted to the position of director of business development - Latin America, reporting to William J. Gress, president of Brunswick Latin America Group.
“Jorge has excelled in his most recent assignment of director of supply chain - Latin America for the past four years,” Gress explained. “He has played a very important role in assisting the Business Development Team in the expansion of boat distribution throughout Mexico.”
In addition, Tomas Hernandez, most recently manager of supplier quality, has been promoted to the position of director of sourcing - Latin America, reporting to Gress.
“Tomas' stellar performance in developing the supply base for our facilities in Mexico and providing quality support to all divisions for the past four years is most appreciated,” Gress said.
Lastly, Cesar Besne, most recently supplier quality engineer, has been promoted to the position of manager of supplier quality - Latin America, reporting to Hernandez. “Cesar has been with Brunswick for two years,” Gress said, “and has provided excellent service to all Divisions in the area of Suppler Quality.”
About Brunswick
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill “Genuine Ingenuity” 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; Albemarle, Arvor, Baja, Bayliner, Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Hatteras, Kayot, Laguna, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Örnvik, Palmetto, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Savage, Sea Boss, Sea Pro, Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land ‘N' Sea, Kellogg Marine, Diversified Marine and Benrock parts and accessories distributors; IDS dealer management systems; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables; and Dynamo, Tornado and Valley pool tables, Air Hockey and foosball tables. For more information, visit www.brunswick.com.
Contact: Arianne Venuso
Manager – Corporate Communications
Phone: 847-735-4341
Email: arianne.venuso@brunswick.com
