MOVERS & SHAKERS BOLD MOVES

“ I’ ve always kept an open mind when presented with opportunities to broaden my skillsets, even if it involved a more dramatic shift into a role or project that was outside my then-existing experience set,” Gwillim said.“ I joined Brunswick in 2011 as corporate legal counsel, got asked in 2017 to run Investor Relations, and ended up on a path that resulted in becoming CFO in 2020 together with chief strategy officer in 2023.”

Since joining Brunswick, Gwillim has consistently shaped the company’ s growth trajectory with a blend of legal insight, financial discipline, and strategic vision.

As CFO, he oversees not only financial performance but also enterprisewide strategy, M & A activity, and investor engagement. His leadership has been central to Brunswick’ s evolution. He helped oversee Brunswick ' s acquisition of Navico Group, the expansion of the Advanced Systems Group and the continued investment in ACES and digital platforms.

Gwillim is known internally for his transparent leadership style, data-driven decision-making and commitment to mentoring the next generation. He actively supports Brunswick’ s leadership development programs and champions cross-functional talent rotations to help young professionals build a broad understanding of marine markets and business strategy. He also plays an executive advisory role in the company’ s Women on the Water and Next Gen talent initiatives, where he helps shape efforts to attract and retain a more diverse and dynamic workforce.

“ My goal is to lead with honest communication, empathy and a bias for action,” Gwillim said.“ Clear communication of expectations is crucial, as is continuous feedback on successes and areas for improvement. I expect my teams to evaluate issues and situations, ask the right questions and make decisions knowing they will have my support, regardless of the outcome, as long as they do their best given the facts and circumstances.”

Externally, Gwillim engages regularly with analysts, shareholders, policymakers and industry partners, advancing the company’ s agenda of innovation, safety and sustainability. He represents Brunswick on the National Association of Manufacturers Board and was appointed to the Board of Manitowoc in 2024, where his expertise in finance and M & A influence broader manufacturing.

Despite external headwinds in recent years, Gwillim’ s disciplined financial stewardship has kept the company resilient. His approach to capital allocation, innovation funding and operational agility has ensured the company continues to deliver strong returns and gains global market share.

Gwillim also ensures that safety is a core part of the company ' s investment strategy, helping allocate resources toward the development of new technologies and education programs that prioritize safety on the water.

Gwillim ' s blend of financial excellence, strategic foresight and inclusive

President of Liberty Technology Group

Mark McKinney, President of Liberty Technology Group, has been a driving force for innovation and bold ideas that continue to shape the future of the marine industry. His leadership and vision exemplify what it means to be a true industry mover.

From all of us at Correct Craft, thank you, Mark, for your commitment and impact. Congratulations on receiving Boating Industry’ s Bold Movers Award, a well-deserved honor.

www. boatingindustry. com september / october 2025

15