Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes Named to Crain’s Chicago Business ‘Who’s Who’ List
Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes has been named to Crain's Chicago Business 2025 Who's Who list for the second consecutive year, joining an elite group of 400 influential Chicago leaders. He was among 12 leaders recognized in the Autos, Manufacturing, and Utilities sector.
Foulkes, who has been with Brunswick for nearly 20 years, has transformed the company into the world's largest marine technology company. His notable achievements include launching the company's ACES strategy and the recent Boating Intelligence initiative, which incorporates AI-powered features for enhanced boating experiences. The initiative was unveiled at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show.
Before becoming CEO in 2019, Foulkes held leadership positions in technology and engineering at Mercury Marine and served as Brunswick's Chief Technology Officer. He previously spent 18 years at Ford Motor Company developing technology strategies.
Dave Foulkes, CEO di Brunswick, è stato nominato per il secondo anno consecutivo nella lista Who's Who 2025 di Crain's Chicago Business, unendosi a un gruppo selezionato di 400 leader influenti di Chicago. Foulkes è stato uno dei 12 leader riconosciuti nel settore Auto, Manifattura e Utilità.
Foulkes, che è con Brunswick da quasi 20 anni, ha trasformato l'azienda nel maggior gruppo mondiale nel settore della tecnologia marina. Tra i suoi risultati più significativi c’è il lancio della strategia ACES dell’azienda e del recente progetto Boating Intelligence, che incorpora funzionalità potenziate dall'IA per esperienze nautiche migliori. Questa iniziativa è stata presentata al Consumer Electronics Show 2025.
Prima di diventare CEO nel 2019, Foulkes ha ricoperto ruoli dirigenziali in tecnologia e ingegneria presso Mercury Marine ed è stato Chief Technology Officer di Brunswick. Ha precedentemente trascorso 18 anni in Ford Motor Company sviluppando strategie tecnologiche.
El CEO de Brunswick, Dave Foulkes, ha sido nombrado por segundo año consecutivo en la lista Who's Who 2025 de Crain's Chicago Business, uniéndose a un grupo de 400 líderes influyentes de Chicago. Fue uno de los 12 líderes reconocidos en el sector de Autos, Fabricación y Servicios Públicos.
Foulkes, quien ha estado con Brunswick durante casi 20 años, ha transformado la empresa en la compañía de tecnología marina más grande del mundo. Entre sus logros notables se encuentra el lanzamiento de la estrategia ACES de la empresa y la reciente iniciativa Boating Intelligence, que incorpora características potenciadas por IA para mejorar la experiencia de navegación. La iniciativa se presentó en la Feria de Electrónica de Consumo 2025.
Antes de convertirse en CEO en 2019, Foulkes ocupó puestos de liderazgo en tecnología e ingeniería en Mercury Marine y fue Director de Tecnología de Brunswick. Anteriormente, pasó 18 años en Ford Motor Company desarrollando estrategias tecnológicas.
브런즈윅의 CEO인 데이브 포울크스가 크레인스 시카고 비즈니스 2025 Who's Who 목록에 두 번째로 연속으로 이름을 올리며, 시카고의 영향력 있는 400명의 리더들 중 한 명이 되었습니다. 그는 자동차, 제조 및 공공 서비스 분야에서 인정을 받은 12명의 리더 중 한 명입니다.
브런즈윅에서 거의 20년 간 근무한 포울크스는 회사를 세계 최대의 해양 기술 회사로 변화시켰습니다. 그의 주요 성과 중 하나는 회사의 ACES 전략을 출시한 것과 최근의 보트 인텔리전스 이니셔티브, 인공지능 기반 기능을 통해 향상된 보트 경험을 제공하는 것입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 2025 소비자 전자전시회에서 발표되었습니다.
2019년에 CEO가 되기 전, 포울크스는 머큐리 마린에서 기술 및 엔지니어링 리더십 위치를 역임했으며 브런즈윅의 최고 기술 책임자(CTO)로 근무했습니다. 그는 포드 자동차 회사에서 18년을 보냈으며 기술 전략을 개발했습니다.
Dave Foulkes, PDG de Brunswick, a été nommé pour la deuxième année consécutive dans la liste Who's Who 2025 de Crain's Chicago Business, rejoignant un groupe élite de 400 leaders influents de Chicago. Il faisait partie des 12 dirigeants reconnus dans le secteur de l'Automobile, de la Fabrication et des Services Publics.
Foulkes, qui est chez Brunswick depuis près de 20 ans, a transformé l'entreprise en la plus grande société de technologie marine au monde. Parmi ses réalisations notables figurent le lancement de la stratégie ACES de l'entreprise et la récente initiative Boating Intelligence, qui intègre des fonctionnalités propulsées par l'IA pour améliorer l'expérience de navigation. Cette initiative a été dévoilée lors du Consumer Electronics Show 2025.
Avant de devenir PDG en 2019, Foulkes a occupé des postes de direction en technologie et en ingénierie chez Mercury Marine et a été directeur de la technologie de Brunswick. Il a précédemment passé 18 ans chez Ford Motor Company à développer des stratégies technologiques.
Dave Foulkes, CEO von Brunswick, wurde zum zweiten Mal in Folge in die Who’s Who-Liste von Crain's Chicago Business 2025 aufgenommen und reiht sich damit in eine exklusive Gruppe von 400 einflussreichen Führungspersönlichkeiten Chicagos ein. Er gehörte zu den 12 Führungskräften, die im Bereich Autos, Fertigung und Versorgungsunternehmen ausgezeichnet wurden.
Foulkes, der seit fast 20 Jahren bei Brunswick ist, hat das Unternehmen zum weltweit größten Unternehmen für marine Technologie transformiert. Zu seinen bemerkenswerten Errungenschaften zählt die Einführung der ACES-Strategie des Unternehmens sowie die jüngste Initiative Boating Intelligence, die KI-unterstützte Funktionen für ein verbessertes Bootserlebnis umfasst. Diese Initiative wurde auf der CES 2025 präsentiert.
Bevor er 2019 CEO wurde, hatte Foulkes Führungspositionen in Technologie und Ingenieurwesen bei Mercury Marine inne und diente als Chief Technology Officer von Brunswick. Zuvor verbrachte er 18 Jahre bei Ford Motor Company, wo er Technologiestategien entwickelte.
- Brunswick has become the world's largest marine technology company under Foulkes' leadership
- Company launched new AI-powered Boating Intelligence strategy at 2025 CES
- CEO's recognition in Crain's Who's Who list demonstrates strong leadership position
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METTAWA, Ill., Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave Foulkes, Chief Executive Officer of Brunswick Corporation, has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business 2025 Who’s Who list for the second consecutive year. This prestigious annual feature highlights over 400 of Chicago’s most influential leaders across diverse industries, including business, art, government, healthcare, cultural institutions, and nonprofits. Foulkes was one of just 12 distinguished leaders recognized in the Autos, Manufacturing, and Utilities sector.
Crain’s Who’s Who honorees are selected by the publication’s editorial team, with recognition based on their outstanding achievements, impact, and contributions to the Chicago community. Since its inception in 2017, the Who’s Who list has become regarded as “the ultimate guide to power in Chicago,” celebrating those at the forefront of innovation, leadership, and civic engagement across key sectors.
Foulkes, who has been with Brunswick for nearly 20 years, has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and technological advancement. His career at Brunswick began with leadership roles in technology and engineering at Mercury Marine, eventually leading to his appointment as Brunswick’s Chief Technology Officer and President – Brunswick Marine Consumer Solutions. In 2019, he was appointed Brunswick’s Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Brunswick, Foulkes spent 18 years at Ford Motor Company, where he developed and led key technology strategies.
Under Foulkes’ leadership, Brunswick has evolved into the world’s largest marine technology company, strengthening its position as the industry leader. Notable initiatives under his direction include the launch of the company’s ACES (Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification, Shared Access) strategy and, most recently, Brunswick’s Boating Intelligence strategy, which debuted at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show. The Boating Intelligence strategy integrates AI-powered features into Brunswick products, driving simpler, safer, smarter, and more sustainable boating experiences.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Foulkes is committed to the community serving as a trustee for the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for Vontier.
To view the full list of Crain’s Chicago Business Who’s Who honorees for 2025, visit: Crain's Who's Who 2025, and to learn more about how Brunswick is America’s Marine Company, visit - America's Marine Company :: Brunswick Corporation (BC).
About Brunswick Corporation
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) is the global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Brunswick is home to more than 60 industry-leading brands. In the category of Marine Propulsion, these brands include, Mercury Marine, Mercury Racing, MerCruiser, and Flite. Brunswick’s comprehensive collection of parts, accessories, distribution, and technology brands includes Mercury Parts & Accessories, Land ‘N’ Sea, Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, Mastervolt, RELiON, Attwood and Whale. Our boat brands are some of the best known in the world, including Boston Whaler, Lund, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Harris Pontoons, Princecraft and Quicksilver. Our service, digital and shared-access businesses include Freedom Boat Club, Boateka and a range of financing, insurance, and extended warranty businesses. While focused primarily on the marine industry, Brunswick also successfully leverages its portfolio of advanced technologies to deliver an exceptional suite of solutions in mobile and industrial applications. Headquartered in Mettawa, IL, Brunswick has approximately 14,500 employees operating in 26 countries. In 2024, Brunswick was named America’s Best Large Employers for 2024 by Forbes Magazine for the sixth consecutive year in addition to winning more than 100 awards across the enterprise for the third straight year. For more information, visit www.Brunswick.com.
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