Brunswick Corporation (BC) promoted Phillip Haan, 38, to VP of investor relations, succeeding Bruce Byots, who is retiring from the company. Haan’s appointment is effective August 31, and he will report to William L. Metzger, SVP and CFO.
“Phillip is a highly skilled and talented financial professional who has made significant contributions in various roles within the Company,” Metzger explained. “Most recently, Phillip has managed Brunswick’s mergers and acquisitions activity and has been instrumental in the execution of the Company’s growth strategy, providing essential leadership and guidance to our marine and fitness businesses. His expertise and knowledge of our industries and organization uniquely qualify him for his new responsibilities working with the financial and investment communities, as well as our shareholders. For some time now, Phillip has been working closely with Bruce to prepare for this transition.”
Haan joined the company in 2006 as a manager in mergers and acquisitions. He later spent several years with Brunswick’s Mercury Marine division, serving in a number of senior finance roles, including marine parts and accessories, Mercury Racing, Engine Commercial Operations and manufacturing.
In 2011, Haan became VP of finance for Brunswick’s former retail bowling division before becoming director-financial planning and analysis for Brunswick Corporation in 2013. He has managed the Company’s M&A activities since 2014.
Some of Brunswick’s leading consumer brands include many water craft brands and health and wellness brands such as Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Cybex and SciFit fitness equipment, to name a few.
