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a great place to be

Commitment to Talent Management
At Whirlpool Corporation, our people are the cornerstone to our success.
We know that to deliver on our long-term strategy of becoming the leading
global consumer products company, we must also continue to seek new
thought leadership and further develop talent within all areas of our business.
1947: Company introduces the first
automatic, spinner-type washer
under Sears’ Kenmore brand
Timeline
Jeff M. Fettig
Chairman & CEO
The Spirit of Winning
The passion and professionalism of Whirlpool people lie at the heart of
everything we achieve. Our people need to be accountable business leaders
that we can count on to follow through, are passionate about finding solutions
for our customers, are smart, innovative and capable of working together
towards a common goal. Women and men who embody our driving force —
The Spirit of Winning!
Bracken Darrell
President, Whirlpool Europe
Executive Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation Facts
Whirlpool brand is the #1 global appliance brand
Employs nearly 70,000 people globally
Nearly $19 billion in annual sales
Sales presence in more than 30 European markets
7 manufacturing and technology centers in Europe
The world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances
Manufactures appliances across all major categories, including fabric care, cooking,
refrigeration, dishwashers, countertop appliances, garage organization and water filtration
69 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world
1911: Lou Upton and his
uncle, Emory Upton, found
Upton Machine Company
in St. Joseph, Michigan, to
begin producing electric
wringer washers
1919: The iconic
KitchenAid stand
mixer is introduced
1949: The first
dishwasher under
the KitchenAid
name is introduced
1950: Company adds
automatic dryers to
its product line and
changes its name to
Whirlpool Corporation
1955: Whirlpool Corporation
extends its product offering
to include refrigerators, air
conditioners and cooking
range lines
1991: Whirlpool Corporation
establishes major presence in
Europe as part of continued
global expansion
1999: Whirlpool Corporation
begins its partnership with
Habitat for Humanity, donating
a refrigerator and a range to
every Habitat home built in
North America
2003: Whirlpool Corporation
becomes the world’s first appliance
manufacturer to announce a global
greenhouse gas reduction target
2006: Whirlpool
Corporation acquires
Maytag Corporation

MAXI Cool
In 2008, the Brastemp brand
in Brazil launched accessories that
enable consumers to customize
their microwave ovens. Two
cool and creative options of
electromagnetic stickers allow
consumers to show their
true colors.
BIG DRAWING BOARD
How do we come up with
this stuff? Our more than 130
industrial designers in 4 design
centers and 3,500 engineers in
approximately 70 manufacturing
and research centers around the
world develop innovative products
around the clock. That’s how.
WIDE WORLD
OF WHIRLPOOL
Spin a globe and randomly
stop it with your finger.
Chances are you’ll land on
a country where you can buy
something we make. We sell
our products to consumers
in more than 170 countries.
Making Mother
Earth Proud
Whirlpool Corporation
manufactures nearly 600 products
that are ENERGY STAR ® qualified
and has been awarded the ENERGY
STAR ® Sustained Excellence Award
annually since 1998.
STAINLESS
REPUTATION
Whirlpool Corporation’s
founders, the Upton brothers,
helped end the washboard era
when they began producing
clothes washing machines
in 1911.
6TH SENSE®
TECHNOLOGY
Whirlpool brand’s exclusive
6th Sense ® technology is based
on smart sensors that optimize
the use of water and energy by
appliances, while maintaining
the highest level of performance.
MIXIN’ IT UP
Our Diversity Networks not only
provide unique opportunities
for networking and personal
development, but also impact
our company’s strategic business
decisions and results.
Innovative Brands
In 2009, Baucknecht brand was
named Most Innovative Brand
by the Plus X Awards. The Awards
are Europe’s largest contest for
technology, sports and lifestyle
products and are awarded to
those that have proven to have
the highest quality, a long life
cycle, functionality and have
leading-edge designs.
BUILDING A
BETTER FUTURE
We have donated a refrigerator
and a range to every Habitat for
Humanity home built in North
America since 1999 and plan
to support every Habitat home
globally by 2011. More than 450
of our employees across Europe
volunteer their time to build
Habitat homes in 17 countries
throughout Europe.
A NATURAL WONDER
Whirlpool Corporation’s
GreenKitchen is a sustainability
concept helping consumers to
Adapt, Reduce, and Recycle.
It optimizes the use of heat and
water to create 50% greater energy
efficiency and 70% reduction of
appliances energy bill.
Best of
both worlds
If it is the BIG city you crave,
Whirlpool Corporation’s four
regional headquarters and its
global headquarters are all
located within a short distance
to major metropolitan cities.
Be a world away in the time
it takes to finish a tall latte.
Launching
your career
Named a Best Place to Launch a
Career by BusinessWeek magazine,
Whirlpool Corporation offers
16 Leadership Development and
Management Trainee programs
globally for college graduates.
Are you in?
OVER THE HUMP
By 1936, Whirlpool brand washers
were being sold all over Europe and
Asia. One washer even made its way
over the Khyber Pass on the back of
a camel to its final destination at
the British consul in India.
Reduce. Reuse.
Recycle.
About 85 – 90% of materials
(steel, other metals and some
plastics) used in Whirlpool
Corporation manufactured
products can be recycled.
GREAT MINDS
You may know us for product
innovation. But what you may
not know is that we encourage
everyone to come up with new
ways of working. And it has paid
off. Nearly 20% of revenues come
from new innovation today.
And the beat goes on
The drum beat of great design
is loud and clear at Whirlpool.
No matter where you are in the
world you will find examples of
innovative, cool design like the
award-winning Glamour Oven.
Let our design move you.
Be a part of it.

Endless Opportunities
We are a global business that values customer focus, encourages fresh ideas, sets high
expectations and rewards employee performance. We are also proud of our multicultural
organization, reflected by the 27 nationalities and more than 18 languages spoken at our
European Headquarters.
Whatever function you join and whatever background and experience you bring, your
challenge will be to make a difference for our customers and our business. We recognize
and support every individual talent, providing regular opportunities for advancement to
our Top Performers. Our aim is to accelerate your development:
30% of our Senior Leaders are under the age of 40
More than 50% of our Vice Presidents are under the age of 45!
Those who excel can expect endless opportunities
Join Our Teams!
Visit our website and apply online:
www.whirlpool.eu
www.whirlpoolcorp.com
“Three months after I joined Whirlpool,
I was tasked with leading the product
launch and promotions tied to the
Diwali festival. Whirlpool believed in
my abilities. I cherish the confidence
and trust reposed in me on such a
high-profile project.”
Sumit
Director of Marketing
Delhi, India
“I recently joined Whirlpool, and I already feel right
at home. The passion, commitment and positive
energy that I find all around me create a great
working environment that breeds success.”
“I work in Brand Marketing in Europe but was asked to participate in an
important global project. The opportunity not only helped me get new
experience and technical knowledge, it also gave me a different perspective
on the intricacies of our business. I now appreciate what it means to be a
global company.”
Ewa
Trade Marketing Manager
Poland & Baltics
Warsaw, Poland
“Working for Whirlpool makes me feel as though I’m part
of something great, something relevant. I work with bright
people around the world, people who are engaged in making
a change and, more important, making a difference.”
Arthur
Finance Director
São Paulo, Brazil
Mark
Senior Category Manager
Cooking, Europe
Comerio, Italy
Work-Life Balance
Our numerous internal clubs and societies offer plenty of sporting and
cultural activities and opportunities for social networking. From skiing
and basketball to theatre and wine tasting, you will find like-minded
colleagues with whom you can share your interests.
“From day one, I was welcomed and made to feel like part of the team.
I am consistently impressed and inspired by the passion and dedication of my
colleagues. I firmly believe Whirlpool Corporation’s greatest asset is its people.”
Carolyn
Category Manager, Refrigeration
Member of the Leadership Development Program
Benton Harbor, Michigan USA

Contact Us
Europe, Middle East
and Africa Region:
Whirlpool Europe srl
Viale Guido Borghi, 27
I - 21025 Comerio (VA)
ITALY
www.Whirlpool.eu
39-0332-759-111
Asia Region:
565 Jin Gang Road
Jin Qiao Export Processing
Zone
Pudong New Area
Shanghai, PRC 201206
CHINA
86-21-5133-1777
Whirlpool of India Ltd.
Plot No 40, Sector 44
Gurgaon-122 002
Haryana
INDIA
www.whirlpoolindia.com
91-124-4591300
North America Region:
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49085
USA
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, ON L5N 3A7
CANADA
Whirlpool México S.A.
Carretera Miguel Aleman Km.
16.13
Col. El Milagro, Apodaca N.L.
MEXICO, 66634
www.WhirlpoolCareers.com
1-269-923-5000
Latin America Region:
Centro Administrativo
Nacoes Unidas Avenue, 12995
32nd floor, Brooklin Novo
São Paulo - SP, Brazil
04578-000
BRAZIL
www.Brastempe.com.br
55-11-3566-1000
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