Brunswick Corporation has made key changes to its leadership team with Aine Denari taking on the role of executive vice president and president Navico Group and Brunswick chief technology officer.
Aine was previously president, Brunswick Boat Group, a role she took on in October 2020.
During her tenure, Boat Group achieved strong operational and financial performance navigating dynamic market conditions.
In her new and expanded role, Aine will lead the next phase of evolution of the Navico Group and be responsible for Brunswick’s technology strategy and advanced development activities.
This will include maintaining the leadership of autonomy programs and assuming responsibility for the Boating Intelligence DesignLab at the University of Illinois.
Other changes to Brunswick Corporation’s leadership team include the appointment of Brenna Preisser as executive vice president and president, Brunswick Boat Group, succeeding Aine.
Since January 2019, Brenna has been executive vice president and president, Business Acceleration, the division housing Freedom Boat Club, Boateka, and Brunswick’s financial services and related businesses.
Brenna led the acquisition and expansion of Freedom Boat Club from 170 locations to its current footprint of 410 locations around the world, and the creation of Boateka, Brunswick’s innovative pre-owned boat sales platform.
Brenna has held a number of executive positions at Brunswick over the past 20 years including chief human resources officer and chief strategy officer.
She will now be responsible for Brunswick’s portfolio of 18 boat brands, including Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Lund, Harris, Quicksilver, and Princecraft.
Will Sangster has been promoted to senior vice president and president Business Acceleration, succeeding Brenna.
He will be responsible for the continued growth of the exciting portfolio of businesses within the division.
Will was most recently president of Mercury Marine in EMEA, a position he took up in October 2021, and prior to that he spent 14 years with Brunswick in several international leadership positions including as the head of Mercury Marine’s ANZP region.
“Brunswick is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented leadership team and a deep bench,” said Dave Foulkes, Brunswick Corporation CEO. “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 recent 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.”
The three appointments will assume their new roles immediately. Brett Dibkey, who preceded Aine as president Navico Group, will leave the company at the end of the August after assisting with the transition.
