Whirlpool Latin America president João Brega to step down; Juan Carlos Puente to succeed

WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/

João Brega steps down as EVP, President of Whirlpool Latin America effective March 31, 2023, after 27 years.
Juan Carlos Puente, SVP and President of LAR North, will succeed Brega effective April 1, 2023.
Under Brega, LAR saw profitable growth and a $52M investment in Pilar, Argentina plant.
Puente has led LAR North integration, transformation, and top-line growth.

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Appointed

Juan Carlos Puente

Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin America Region

WHR · WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/

Filed: January 9, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

As part of a planned transition, Juan Carlos Puente, Senior Vice President and President, LAR North, will succeed Mr. Brega in the role.

Departed

João Brega

Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin America Region

WHR · WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/

Effective: 2023-03-31
Successor: Juan Carlos Puente
Filed: January 9, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

On January 9, 2023, Whirlpool Corporation (the “Company”) reported that João Brega will step down as Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin America Region (LAR) effective March 31, 2023, after 27 years of service with the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Juan Carlos Puente was appointed as Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin America Region at WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/.

Action: succeed
Role: Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin America Region

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As part of a planned transition, Juan Carlos Puente, Senior Vice President and President, LAR North, will succeed Mr. Brega in the role.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

João Brega departed as Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin America Region at WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/.

Action: stepped down
Role: Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin America Region

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On January 9, 2023, Whirlpool Corporation (the “Company”) reported that João Brega will step down as Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin America Region (LAR) effective March 31, 2023, after 27 years of service with the Company.

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