Whirlpool Corporation Names Joe Liotine Vice President and General Manager,
Whirlpool Canada

    


    
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<p>BENTON HARBOR, Mich., <span class="xn-chron">Sept. 20</span> /CNW/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announces the appointment of Joseph T. Liotine as vice president and general manager, Whirlpool <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>.</p>
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<p>Most recently, <span class="xn-person">Mr. Liotine</span> held the role of general manager, key accounts at Whirlpool Corporation's headquarters in <span class="xn-person">Benton Harbor</span>, Michigan.  Since joining Whirlpool Corporation in 2004, <span class="xn-person">Mr. Liotine</span> has held positions of increasing responsibility within the company's finance, marketing and sales organizations.  <span class="xn-person">Mr. Liotine</span> will report directly to <span class="xn-person">Marc Bitzer</span>, president, Whirlpool Corporation <span class="xn-location">North America</span>.  His appointment was effective <span class="xn-chron">September 1, 2010</span>.</p>
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<p>"Joe's strong background in finance and sales, coupled with his leadership and experience will help accelerate the execution of our strategy for Whirlpool <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>," said <span class="xn-person">Marc Bitzer</span>, president, Whirlpool Corporation <span class="xn-location">North America</span>.</p>
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<p>Prior to joining Whirlpool Corporation, <span class="xn-person">Mr. Liotine</span> progressed through a variety of positions in finance with Quaker Oats and PepsiCo.  He holds an M.B.A. from the University of <span class="xn-location">Chicago</span> and a B.A. from Illinois State University.</p>
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    About Whirlpool Corporation
    
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<p>Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately <span class="xn-money">$17 billion</span> in 2009, 67,000 employees, and 67 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world.  The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world.  Additional information about the company can be found at <a href="http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com">http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com</a>.</p>
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