Brunswick makes executive moves prior to spinoff

METTAWA - Brunswick Corp. made two changes to its corporate finance structure Friday as it prepares to spinoff its fitness business later this year, the company announced.

Randall S. Altman, Brunswick's vice president - treasurer, will become controller, succeeding Daniel J. Tanner, who will be leaving the company. Ryan M. Gwillim, vice president - investor relations, will take on a new, expanded role as vice president - finance and treasurer. The moves become effective June 3,

As part of his new duties, Gwillim will continue to lead the investor relations function as well as assume responsibility for treasury and mergers and acquisitions, both of which Altman currently oversees. All will work closely together over the next few months to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.

Both Altman and Gwillim will continue to report to William L. Metzger, Brunswick's senior vice president - chief financial officer.