Asia Pacific

John C. Pfeifer Joins Brunswick as President - Brunswick Asia Pacific Group

LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced today that John C. Pfeifer, 40, has joined the company as president of the Brunswick Asia Pacific Group (BAPG). He will succeed Theo N. Wiggill who recently retired. Pfeifer will report to both Peter B. Hamilton, president - Brunswick Boat Group, and Patrick C. Mackey, president - Mercury Marine Group. In his new capacity, Pfeifer will be responsible for all marine operations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific Islands region.

"John brings a wealth of operating management and international business experience, which will greatly contribute to further expanding our presence in the Asia Pacific region," said Hamilton.

"John has been doing business in Asia for more than 15 years," said Patrick C. Mackey, president - Mercury Marine Group. "His thorough knowledge and understanding of the local cultures and ways of doing business will serve him well as he takes on the leadership role at BAPG."