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Whirlpool Corporation Welcomes John Morikis to Board of Directors

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Whirlpool (WHR) has appointed John Morikis, former chairman and CEO of Sherwin-Williams, to its board of directors. Morikis, 61, will serve on the corporate governance and nominating committee and the human resources committee. Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool, highlighted Morikis's expertise in establishing resilient supply chains and insight into the U.S. home builder market as valuable assets for navigating the global marketplace.

Morikis's career at Sherwin-Williams spanned from 1984 to 2025, where he rose from management trainee to president and CEO in 2016, and chairman in 2017. He will continue serving on Sherwin-Williams' board until April and maintains director positions at General Mills and University Hospitals.

Whirlpool (WHR) ha nominato John Morikis, ex presidente e CEO di Sherwin-Williams, nel suo consiglio di amministrazione. Morikis, 61 anni, farà parte del comitato di governance aziendale e nomine e del comitato delle risorse umane. Marc Bitzer, presidente e CEO di Whirlpool, ha sottolineato l'esperienza di Morikis nell'istituzione di catene di approvvigionamento resilienti e la sua conoscenza del mercato dei costruttori di case negli Stati Uniti come risorse preziose per affrontare il mercato globale.

La carriera di Morikis in Sherwin-Williams è durata dal 1984 al 2025, durante la quale è passato da tirocinante a presidente e CEO nel 2016, e presidente nel 2017. Continuerà a servire nel consiglio di Sherwin-Williams fino ad aprile e mantiene posizioni di direttore presso General Mills e University Hospitals.

Whirlpool (WHR) ha nombrado a John Morikis, ex presidente y CEO de Sherwin-Williams, para su junta directiva. Morikis, de 61 años, formará parte del comité de gobernanza corporativa y nominaciones, así como del comité de recursos humanos. Marc Bitzer, presidente y CEO de Whirlpool, destacó la experiencia de Morikis en el establecimiento de cadenas de suministro resilientes y su conocimiento del mercado de constructores de viviendas en EE. UU. como activos valiosos para navegar en el mercado global.

La carrera de Morikis en Sherwin-Williams abarcó desde 1984 hasta 2025, donde ascendió de pasante a presidente y CEO en 2016, y presidente en 2017. Continuará sirviendo en la junta de Sherwin-Williams hasta abril y mantiene posiciones de director en General Mills y University Hospitals.

Whirlpool (WHR)는 전 Sherwin-Williams 회장 겸 CEO인 John Morikis를 이사회에 임명했습니다. 61세인 Morikis는 기업 거버넌스 및 추천 위원회와 인사 위원회에서 활동할 예정입니다. Marc Bitzer Whirlpool의 회장 겸 CEO는 Morikis의 탄력적인 공급망 구축 전문성과 미국 주택 건축 시장에 대한 통찰력이 글로벌 시장을 탐색하는 데 있어 귀중한 자산이라고 강조했습니다.

Morikis는 1984년부터 2025년까지 Sherwin-Williams에서 경력을 쌓았으며, 2016년에는 관리 인턴에서 사장 겸 CEO로, 2017년에는 회장으로 승진했습니다. 그는 4월까지 Sherwin-Williams의 이사회에서 계속 활동하며 General Mills와 University Hospitals의 이사직도 유지하고 있습니다.

Whirlpool (WHR) a nommé John Morikis, ancien président et PDG de Sherwin-Williams, à son conseil d'administration. Morikis, 61 ans, siégera au comité de gouvernance d'entreprise et de nomination ainsi qu'au comité des ressources humaines. Marc Bitzer, président et PDG de Whirlpool, a souligné l'expertise de Morikis dans l'établissement de chaînes d'approvisionnement résilientes et sa connaissance du marché des constructeurs de maisons aux États-Unis comme des atouts précieux pour naviguer sur le marché mondial.

La carrière de Morikis chez Sherwin-Williams s'est étendue de 1984 à 2025, où il est passé de stagiaire à président et PDG en 2016, puis à président en 2017. Il continuera à siéger au conseil de Sherwin-Williams jusqu'en avril et conserve des postes de directeur chez General Mills et University Hospitals.

Whirlpool (WHR) hat John Morikis, den ehemaligen Vorsitzenden und CEO von Sherwin-Williams, in seinen Vorstand berufen. Morikis, 61, wird im Ausschuss für Unternehmensführung und Nominierung sowie im Ausschuss für Personalwesen tätig sein. Marc Bitzer, Vorsitzender und CEO von Whirlpool, hob Morikis' Fachwissen im Aufbau resilienter Lieferketten und seine Einblicke in den US-Wohnungsbau-Markt als wertvolle Ressourcen für die Navigation im globalen Markt hervor.

Morikis' Karriere bei Sherwin-Williams erstreckte sich von 1984 bis 2025, während derer er vom Trainee zum Präsidenten und CEO im Jahr 2016 und zum Vorsitzenden im Jahr 2017 aufstieg. Er wird bis April weiterhin im Vorstand von Sherwin-Williams tätig sein und behält Direktorenpositionen bei General Mills und University Hospitals.

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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Whirlpool Corporation board of directors has appointed John Morikis, former chairman and CEO of The Sherwin-Williams Company, to the board, effective immediately. Morikis will serve on the corporate governance and nominating committee and the human resources committee.

"John is an established business leader with a proven track record leading a global enterprise and we are excited to have him joining our board," said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. "His experience establishing resilient supply chains and his unmatched insight into the U.S. home builder market will be incredibly valuable as Whirlpool Corporation continues to navigate the ever-changing global marketplace."

Morikis, 61, was elevated to president and CEO of Sherwin-Williams in 2016 and became chairman of the board in 2017. Mr. Morikis began his career at Sherwin-Williams in 1984 as a management trainee. During his time at the company he held numerous roles, including president and general manager of the company's paint stores as well as chief operating officer.

Morikis will remain on the board of directors for Sherwin-Williams until his term expires in April. He is also a director at General Mills, Inc. and University Hospitals.

About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the last-remaining major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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FAQ

When did John Morikis join Whirlpool 's (WHR) board of directors?

John Morikis joined Whirlpool 's board of directors on February 17, 2025.

What committees will John Morikis serve on at Whirlpool (WHR)?

John Morikis will serve on the corporate governance and nominating committee and the human resources committee.

What specific expertise does John Morikis bring to Whirlpool's (WHR) board?

Morikis brings expertise in establishing resilient supply chains and extensive insight into the U.S. home builder market.

How long was John Morikis at Sherwin-Williams before joining Whirlpool's (WHR) board?

Morikis spent approximately 41 years at Sherwin-Williams, joining in 1984 as a management trainee and rising to chairman and CEO.

What other board positions does John Morikis hold besides Whirlpool (WHR)?

Morikis serves on the boards of Sherwin-Williams (until April 2025), General Mills, and University Hospitals.

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