Global Finance News
18 Feb 2025, 17:01
Whirlpool Corporation has announced the appointment of John Morikis, former chairman and CEO of The Sherwin-Williams Company, to its board of directors, effective February 17, 2025. Morikis will serve on the corporate governance and nominating committee as well as the human resources committee.
Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool, emphasized Morikis’ extensive leadership experience and expertise in supply chain management and the U.S. home builder market, noting that his insights will be valuable as Whirlpool navigates the evolving global marketplace. Morikis, who joined Sherwin-Williams in 1984, became its CEO in 2016 and chairman in 2017. He will remain on the board of Sherwin-Williams until April and also serves as a director at General Mills, Inc. and University Hospitals.
Whirlpool Corporation, a major home appliance manufacturer, reported $17 billion in annual sales in 2024, with nearly 90% of its revenue coming from the Americas. The company employs 44,000 people and operates 40 manufacturing and research centers.
Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool, emphasized Morikis’ extensive leadership experience and expertise in supply chain management and the U.S. home builder market, noting that his insights will be valuable as Whirlpool navigates the evolving global marketplace. Morikis, who joined Sherwin-Williams in 1984, became its CEO in 2016 and chairman in 2017. He will remain on the board of Sherwin-Williams until April and also serves as a director at General Mills, Inc. and University Hospitals.
Whirlpool Corporation, a major home appliance manufacturer, reported $17 billion in annual sales in 2024, with nearly 90% of its revenue coming from the Americas. The company employs 44,000 people and operates 40 manufacturing and research centers.
