Joe Liotine ‘out’ as Whirlpool President; Bitzer assumes direct control in surprise move

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There’s unexpected major change in the executive suite at Whirlpool Coporation.

Joe Liotine is out as Whirlpool President and Chief Operating Officer.  Chairman and CEO Marc Bitzer is taking over direct responsibility for all global operations. Liotine remains an advisor to the company until March 31.

That’s according to a short post on a Wall Street headline site called Briefing.com.

More details as they become available.