Whirlpool names new VP human resources

Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Whirlpool Corp. announced the appointment of Lynanne Kunkel to the position of VP human resources, North America Region effective Jan. 1 2010.

Kunkel will be responsible for HR strategy and implementation for the company’s North America business. She will report to Mike Todman, president of Whirlpool North America Region and Marc Bitzer, president of U.S. operations.

"Lynanne brings a broad base of global consumer branded product, operations, supply chain, and 10 years of progressive HR leadership experiences with her from Procter & Gamble," explained David Binkley, SVP global human resources, Whirlpool Corporation. "We will look to Lynanne to quickly assimilate and begin leveraging her experience to accelerate the delivery of the HR strategy across all the region's business units and functions."

Previously, Kunkel led human resources for the Procter & Gamble Global Home Care business.