Women to Watch: Claudia P. Temple

Claudia P. Temple

Director of Risk Management

Brunswick Corp.

Lake Forest, Ill.

Age: 44

Claudia P. Temple began her career in risk management in 1985 when she joined General Electric Co.'s health and safety department. In 1989 she moved to BorgWarner Inc. where she rose to the position of director of risk management before moving to her current position at Brunswick in 2002. In addition, she became chairman of the risk management council of Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI Inc. earlier this year.

Greatest influence: Geraldine Fielder, her former boss at BorgWarner. "Besides being a strong manager and great leader, she once told me that if you are given a job, you need to understand your authority and take responsibility."