Whirlpool appoints former Goodyear CEO Richard J. Kramer to board; two directors not standing for reelection

WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/

Richard J. Kramer appointed to board effective Feb. 19, 2024; will serve on governance and HR committees.
Kramer was chairman, CEO, president of Goodyear until Jan. 2024; also director of CNH Industrial.
Director Patricia K. Poppe will not stand for reelection at 2024 annual meeting; no disagreement cited.
Director Michael D. White also not standing for reelection due to reaching retirement age.
Kramer receives standard non-employee director compensation: $150K cash retainer + $150K equity annually.

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Appointed

Richard J. Kramer

Director

WHR · WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/

Effective: 2024-02-19
Filed: February 20, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

On February 19, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Whirlpool Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Richard J. Kramer as a director of Whirlpool Corporation and a member of the Board’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and Human Resources Committee, effective immediately.

Departed

Michael D. White

Director

WHR · WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/

Filed: February 20, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

Michael D. White will also not stand for reelection at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders having reached the director retirement age provided for by the Corporate Governance Guidelines for Operation of the Board of Directors.

Departed

Patricia K. Poppe

Director

WHR · WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/

Filed: February 20, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

Patricia K. Poppe communicated to the Board her decision not to stand for reelection at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Richard J. Kramer was appointed as Director at WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/.

Action: appointed
Role: Director

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On February 19, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Whirlpool Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Richard J. Kramer as a director of Whirlpool Corporation and a member of the Board’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and Human Resources Committee, effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Michael D. White departed as Director at WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/.

Action: will not stand for reelection
Role: Director

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Michael D. White will also not stand for reelection at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders having reached the director retirement age provided for by the Corporate Governance Guidelines for Operation of the Board of Directors.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Patricia K. Poppe departed as Director at WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/.

Action: not stand for reelection
Role: Director

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Patricia K. Poppe communicated to the Board her decision not to stand for reelection at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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