BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Whirlpool Corp. has named Pamela Klyn, vice president – Global Product Organization, its new senior vice president for Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability effective Jan. 1, the equipment manufacturer reports. She’ll join the Executive Leadership Team and report directly to Chairman and CEO Marc Bitzer.
In her previous role, she was accountable for all of Whirlpool’s Washer, Dryer and Commercial Laundry platforms globally, including the company’s long-term strategy to drive profitable growth across all regions.
Klyn will now leverage her extensive product knowledge and global experience to advance the company’s sustainability goals. She will guide all communications for the company and take a leadership role in government relations.
She succeeds Corporate Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, D. Jeffrey Noel, who will retire in mid-2022 after nearly 18 years at the company. Noel will work with Klyn over the first half of 2022 to ensure a smooth transition.
“Pam has been an outstanding leader at Whirlpool. She brings not only a strong technical understanding of the products and the types of purposeful innovation that exceed our customer’s expectations, but also a commitment to bettering the communities around her,” says Bitzer. “I’m confident in her ability to bring that unique combination of product knowledge and community dedication to help improve life for all of our stakeholders, whether in the home, within their neighborhoods or in protecting our planet.”
Klyn was hired into Whirlpool Corp.’s Technical Excellence Program in 1993 after graduating Michigan Technological University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. She earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1995. During her time with the company, she’s held advancing roles in engineering, product development, global innovation and marketing.
As part of the transition, Eleanor Reece has been named vice president of Global Communications. She joined the company in 2019 as senior director of Global Communications after serving across various communications and government relations roles in the private sector.
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