Whirlpool announces new general director for Brazil in reorganization

Whirlpool Corporation announced leadership changes across Latin America. Carlos Barbery takes over as general director in Brazil, succeeding Gustavo Ambar.

The company, owner of the Brastemp, Consul and KitchenAid brands, said the moves aim to speed up regional integration and boost operational agility. Barbery brings 19 years of experience at the firm and has previously led operations in multiple countries in the region as well as global initiatives in finance and marketing.

In the same restructuring, Jorge Giordan takes the role of vice president of Engineering and Product Marketing for Latin America. Executive Mercedes Esclusa was appointed general manager for Latin America North and South, working alongside Barbery to align operations and drive regional growth.

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Jose Manuel Albesa shakes hands with Marc Puig in a boardroom, symbolizing Puig's CEO transition to align strategy and M&A.
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Puig names Jose Manuel Albesa as new CEO

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Puig has appointed Jose Manuel Albesa as chief executive officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Marc Puig, who moves to executive chairman. The change aims to align the company's strategic vision and M&A efforts.

Unilever CEO Fernando Fernández has led a comprehensive corporate overhaul for a year. The food division was recently spun off for $66 billion into a joint venture with a US spice company. The focus shifts to beauty, wellness, and personal care.

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Chilean company Rosen announced the appointment of Rafael Zamora Sanhueza as its new general manager, a position he officially assumed on May 1. Zamora, a former Telefónica Chile executive for over three decades, replaces Agustín Alfonso Herranz after 13 years in the role. The change comes more than a month after the death of founder José Rosenberg Villarroel.

Tesla has appointed Joe Ward, its vice president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, to oversee global sales operations. The move follows the departure of Raj Jegannathan, a veteran executive who led sales since last July. This change comes amid significant sales declines in Europe.

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Petrobras shareholders elected a new board of directors on Thursday (16), chaired by Guilherme Mello, executive secretary of the Ministry of Planning and Budget. They also approved a R$8.1 billion dividend payout from 2025 profits.

DB Breweries has named Rolando Saenz as its new Finance Director, reporting to Managing Director Peter Hart. Saenz joins from HEINEKEN's Asia Pacific head office in Singapore, bringing extensive international experience. He commenced in the role on 1 March.

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Arcor and Danone have advanced in the joint acquisition of the remaining 51% of Mastellone Hermanos, owner of La Serenísima, securing full control of the company. The deal, executed through Bagley Argentina, involves creating a joint venture to integrate their dairy businesses. The agreement awaits regulatory approvals.

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