Brunswick Corporation announced that Kevin S. Grodzki has been appointed as vice president - communications and public affairs for the company, reporting to Mark D. Schwabero, Brunswick president & chief operating officer. In this new role, which is effective immediately, Grodzki will be responsible for directing activities related to internal and external communications, managing Brunswick's organizational relationships within its industries as well as community and government relations. Grodzki joined Brunswick in 2000 as president and chief executive officer of the company's Life Fitness division.

Grodzki's most recent responsibilities as president - global sales and marketing for Mercury Marine will be absorbed by the Mercury sales and marketing leadership team.