BENTON
HARBOR, Mich., Aug. 14,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Whirlpool Corporation board
of directors has appointed Rudy
Wilson, president of global consumer brands at SC Johnson,
to the board, effective August 14,
2023. Wilson will serve on the audit committee and the
finance committee.
Wilson, 48, was named president of global consumer brands at SC
Johnson in 2021, after serving as chief marketing officer for the
consumer brands division and as a regional senior vice president.
Previously, Wilson held brand, marketing and general management
roles at AT&T Corporation and PepsiCo, Inc.
Wilson graduated with a bachelor's degree in business
administration from Arizona State
University and a masters in business administration from the
University of Michigan.
"Rudy Wilson's experience as a
leader in marketing consumer products makes him an excellent
addition to our board," said Marc
Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. "We
know his experience nurturing successful brands will allow him to
bring a valuable perspective to both our board of directors and
Whirlpool Corporation."
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation
(NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and
laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In
an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful
innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its
iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool,
KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp,
Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit,
Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2022, the company
reported approximately $20 billion in
annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 manufacturing and technology
research centers. Additional information about the company can be
found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
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