Whirlpool Corp Announces Executive and Director Changes

TL;DR

WHR board shakeup and exec comp changes filed. Watch for details.

AI Summary

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced on November 5, 2025, changes in its executive and director roles. The filing details the departure of certain officers and directors, the election of new directors, and updates to executive compensation arrangements. Specific details regarding the individuals involved and the exact nature of compensation changes are not provided in this summary section of the filing.

Why It Matters

Changes in executive and director positions can signal shifts in company strategy, governance, or operational focus, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Executive and director changes can indicate underlying issues or strategic shifts that may affect the company's future performance and stability.

Key Numbers

• 1-3932 — SEC File Number (Identifies the specific SEC filing for Whirlpool Corporation.)
• 38-1490038 — IRS Employer Identification No. (Tax identification number for Whirlpool Corporation.)

Key Players & Entities

• Whirlpool Corporation (company) — Registrant
• NYSE (company) — Stock Exchange
• November 5, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
• Benton Harbor, Michigan (location) — Principal executive offices

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $1.00 — ich registered Common stock, par value $1.00 per share WHR New York Stock Exchan
• $780,000 — ils and Puente, annual base salaries of $780,000; annual cash incentive targets of 100%
• $750,000 — or Ms. Warner, an annual base salary of $750,000; an annual cash incentive target of 100
• $335,000 — w role will be an annual base salary of $335,000; annual cash incentive target of 55% of
• $800,000 — ittee approved an annual base salary of $800,000; an annual cash incentive target of 100

Filing Documents

• d884629d8k.htm (8-K) — 28KB
• 0001193125-25-269476.txt ( ) — 137KB
• whr-20251105.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
• whr-20251105_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 17KB
• whr-20251105_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 11KB
• d884629d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB

From the Filing

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2025 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 1-3932 38-1490038 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor , Michigan 49022-2692 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code ( 269 ) 923-5000 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $1.00 per share WHR New York Stock Exchange and NYSE Texas Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Executive Leadership Roles On November 6, 2025, Whirlpool Corporation ("the Company") announced changes to its senior leadership team as part of its ongoing talent planning process. The Board of Directors (the "Board") elected Juan Carlos Puente, currently Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin America, to the newly created position of Executive President, Whirlpool North America and Global Strategic Sourcing, and Ludovic Beaufils, currently Executive Vice President and President, KitchenAid Small Appliances, to the newly created position of Executive President, KitchenAid Small Appliances, Whirlpool Latin America, Global Information Technology, and Design, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Puente, 50, joined the Company in 1997 and served in a variety of roles of increasing responsibility in North America, Latin America, and Europe, most recently as President LAR North prior to appointment to his current role. Mr. Beaufils, 53, joined the Company in 2006 and served in a variety of roles of increasing responsibility in North America and Europe, most recently as Vice President, Global Platforms prior to appointment to his current role. The Board also elected Roxanne Warner, currently Executive Vice President Finance and Controller, to serve as the Company's principal financial officer in the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Todd Tomczak, currently Vice President and Assistant Controller, to serve as the Company's principal accounting officer in the role of Vice President and Controller, effective January 1, 2026. Ms. Warner, 43, and Mr. Tomczak, 45, joined the Company in 2008 and 2004, respectively, and served in a variety of roles of increasing responsibility within the Company's finance organization in North America and Europe. The Company announced that James Peters, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, and President Whirlpool Asia, will step down from his current role after 9 years, effective December 31, 2025. Effective January 1, 2026, Mr. Peters will continue to serve as executive vice president in a non-executive officer role, with responsibility for leading the Company's enterprise transformation initiatives. Marc Bitzer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will assume direct responsibility for Whirlpool Asia at that time. In addition, the Company announced that Alessandro Perucchetti, Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool North America, will step down from his role effective December 31, 2025. Mr. Perucchetti is expected to continue employment with the Company in a full-time advisory role supporting the transition of responsibilities. Compensatory Arrangements The Human Resources Committee of the Board (the "Committee") approved the following compensation terms in connection with the new leadership roles disclosed above:

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