Brunswick Corporation has named Alan L. Lowe the company's vice president and controller, replacing Peter G. Leemputte, who was recently promoted to senior vice president – chief financial officer. Lowe will report to Leemputte.

Lowe joins the company from Chicago's FMC Technologies, Inc., where he most recently was director, financial control. Lowe spent 28 years with FMC in a variety of positions, including business controllerships, strategic planning, financial control and marketing.

“A seasoned and accomplished manager, Alan will play a key role in maintaining the rigor and discipline of our financial planning and analysis activities as well as those put forth on a daily basis in Brunswick's ongoing efforts in the areas of control, acquisitions and improving operations,” Leemputte said. “His wide range of experience and expertise will be very valuable as the company continues to grow globally.”

Lowe holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.