PHOTO COURTESY BOSTON WHALER Brunswick Corp. today announced that it has re-organized its executive structure, saying the move is intended to broaden the experience of its leadership team.
Aine Denari is now executive vice president and president, Navico Group, and Brunswick chief technology officer. She was previously president, Brunswick Boat Group, a role she took over in October 2020. In her new role, Denari will lead the next phase of evolution for Navico Group and be responsible for Brunswick’s technology strategy and advanced development activities.
Brenna Preisser has been named executive vice president and president, Brunswick Boat Group, succeeding Denari. Since January 2019, Preisser has been executive vice president and president, Business Acceleration, the Brunswick division that includes Freedom Boat Club, Boateka and the company’s financial services and related businesses. Preisser led the acquisition and expansion of Freedom Boat Club from 170 locations to the current 410 outlets around the world. She also created Boateka, Brunswick’s pre-owned boat sales platform. Preisser has held many executive positions at Brunswick including chief human resources officer and chief strategy officer. She is now responsible for Brunswick’s 18 boat brands.
Will Sangster assumes the role of senior vice president and president, business acceleration, and will be responsible for the continued growth of the portfolio of subsidiaries within the division. He was most recently president of Mercury Marine in EMEA, which he held since October 2021. Prior to that he spent 14 years with Brunswick in many international leadership positions.
“Brunswick is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented leadership team and a deep bench,” David Foulkes, Brunswick Corporation CEO, said in a statement. “Aine, Brenna and Will have a proven track record of success in many previous positions and I’m proud and excited to see them all take on new and expanded responsibilities.”
These moves follow the expansion of the role of Ryan Gwillim, Brunswick’s chief financial officer to include chief strategy officer. “Our talent remains a major competitive advantage and our talent development strategy includes broadening the scope and experience of our highest potential leaders at all levels of the company.”
Denari, Preisser and Sangster assume their roles immediately. Brett Dibkey, who preceded Denari as president, Navico Group, is leaving the company at the end of August after assisting with the transition.
