Whirlpool of India Ltd. Announces Executive Changes
December 16, 2019 at 10:07 am
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The Board of Directors of Whirlpool of India ltd. at their meeting held on December 16, 2019, accepted the resignation of Mr. Sunil D'Souza, Managing Director of the Company who has decided to pursue interests outside of the company, Mr. D'Souza's resignation will be effective from April 3, 2020. For the past four and a half years,
under Sunil's leadership, the India business grew and reached new heights. Further, the Board of Directors wish to inform that Mr. Vishal Bhola will be joining the Company with effect from January 01, 2020 and will succeed Mr. Sunil D'Souza as Managing Director of the Company. His appointment will be subject to completion of necessary regulatory formalities and approvals. Mr. Vishal Bhola has over 20 years of experience in the consumer goods industry. Earlier, Mr. Bhola held the position of Global Vice President, Water at Unilever. Mr. Bhola is an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. He received his bachelor degree in Electronics from Delhi College of Engineering. Mr. Bhola is not related to any of the Directors of the Company.
Whirlpool of India Limited is an India-based manufacturers and marketers of various home appliances. The Company is primarily engaged in manufacturing and trading refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwave ovens, kitchen appliances, built-in and small appliances and caters to both domestic and international markets. The Company also provides services in the area of product development and procurement services to Whirlpool Corporation, United States of America and other group companies. Its refrigerators include single door refrigerators, double door refrigerators, three door refrigerators, bottom mount refrigerators, side by side refrigerators and four door refrigerators. Its washing machines include semi-automatic washing machines, top load washing machines and front load washing machines. In the air conditioners category, it offers split air-conditioners. It offers microwave ovens, such as convection microwave ovens, grill microwave ovens and solo microwave ovens.