Marine
Stephen Coultate Joins Sealine International As Managing Director
KIDDERMINSTER, United Kingdom, April 24, 2006 – Sealine International announced today that Stephen Coultate, 48, has joined the Company as managing director. He will succeed Richard C. Stone, who became president of Sea Ray Boats in February. Coultate will report to Victoria J. Reich, president – Brunswick European Group.
In this role, Coultate will oversee day-to-day operations to ensure that Sealine furthers its pre-eminent position in the marine industry as well as its reputation for superior quality, innovative features and distinctive styling.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome an executive of Stephen's caliber to Sealine,” said Reich. “His proven track record of operational turnaround and dedication to customer satisfaction will help further solidify and extend Sealine's leadership.”
Coultate most recently served as manufacturing director for Land Rover, Solihull, where he spearheaded successful initiatives in support of operational excellence and financial discipline. Prior to that, Coultate held various positions of increasing responsibility at Jaguar for over 15 years.
“I am very excited to join the Sealine team,” said Coultate. “The company enjoys an enviable reputation worldwide and I look forward to contributing to its continued success.”
Coultate started his career as an apprentice in the Royal Ordnance Factories (ROF) Group and was initially based in the Leeds factory – home of the Challenger main battle tank. He served in a number of manufacturing and engineering management positions.
In his spare time, Coultate supports the Manchester City Football Club, is a keen cook and gardener, and keeps fit by running.
Coultate holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Bristol University, United Kingdom, and an MBA from Warwick University, United Kingdom.
About Sealine
Sealine is one of Europe's leading boat manufacturers and produces an extensive range of luxurious sports boats, flybridge cruisers and motor yachts from 25 to 60 feet in length. Sealine is a division of the Brunswick Boat Group. To learn more, please visit Sealine's Web site at www.sealine.com.
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; 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, Örnvik, 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 www.brunswick.com.
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