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Brunswick Corporation World Headquarters

(Public)  
HQ: Lake Forest, IL   |   10,000 - 25,000 employees  |  
Approx. 77 active jobs   |  Company Website
Overview
Brunswick Corporation is a Company that takes fun seriously. We’re a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality products for recreational enthusiasts. Our more than 26,000 employees generated over $5.9 billion in sales during 2005, bringing fun to our customers and value to Brunswick shareholders.

Brunswick Corporation is the world leader in each of its product categories - pleasure boats, marine engines, fitness equipment, bowling equipment and billiards tables. It is also a leader in marine electronics and navigation systems.

Long the market leader in each of its primary business segments, Brunswick is not one to rest on its laurels. Every day we are looking for better ways to make and sell our products. We are extending our presence around the globe, while expanding and improving the products we offer.

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, 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.

Though Brunswick is primarily a marine company, with the majority of its revenues coming from the sale of marine engines and pleasure boats, for many people the brand is synonymous with both bowling and billiards, long Brunswick products
Career Opportunities
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."

Pfeifer most recently served as vice president and director of worldwide operations for ITT's Commercial Electronics' business in Hong Kong. In that position, he was responsible for the business operations for eight sites in countries including China, Singapore and Japan. John's career with ITT also included positions as vice president and general manager for its Connectors CMD business in Hong Kong, and executive vice president and general manager of ITT-HiSan, a joint venture serving the Japanese automotive industry.

Prior to joining ITT in 2000, Pfeifer worked at Milicron, Inc., serving as general manager at a number of their international subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico and Japan. Pfeifer has also done business consulting in Japan and overseas procurement for Isuzu Motors, Ltd, Tokyo.

Pfeifer holds a bachelor's degree with a dual major in international economics and finance, and in Japanese language and culture, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Products
Brunswick Corporation is a marketer and manufacturer of marine engines, pleasure boats, fitness equipment, bowling products and billiards. Our 26,000 employees generated over $5.2 billion in sales in 2004, while bringing fun to our customers and value to our shareholders.

Brunswick continues 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, 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.
Contact
Brunswick Corporation
1 North Field Court
Lake Forest, Illinois
60045-4811
Phone: (847) 735-4700
Fax: (847) 735-4765
services@brunswick.com
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