Whirlpool Corporation announced a series of senior leadership changes Thursday. The company stated the new appointments will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The moves come as the company has faced a significant decline in share price over the past year, moving from a high of $135.49 per share to the closing today of $68.44.

According to the company’s statement, the board of directors elected Juan Carlos Puente, currently executive vice president and president of Whirlpool Latin America, to the newly created position of executive president, Whirlpool North America and global strategic sourcing. The company announcement says Puente joined Whirlpool in 1997 and has held leadership roles across North America, Latin America and Europe.

Ludovic Beaufils, currently executive vice president and presi

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