As part of a long-term succession strategy, Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) today announced that Joo Carlos Costa Brega, Executive Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation and President of Whirlpool Latin America, will step down from his position on March 31, 2023.

With effect from April 1, 2023, Juan Carlos Puente—currently Senior Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation and President of the Whirlpool Latin America North Region—will follow Brega.

Marc Bitzer, chairman and chief executive officer of Whirlpool Corporation, said, “We extend our sincere gratitude to Joo Brega who has had a tremendous career at Whirlpool for over 27 years. We will miss Joo Brega’s passion and unshakable dedication to our customers and employees. His outstanding leadership led our organisation, particularly Whirlpool Latin America, through many difficult times.

Whirlpool Corporation’s President and COO, Joe Liotine, added, “Under Joo Brega’s direction, Whirlpool Latin America has a solid basis on which to maintain its position as the market leader. We appreciate his numerous contributions and the difference he has made.”

Source: Prnewswire