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Marc Bitzer

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Whirlpool

Search every verified Marc Bitzer interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Marc Bitzer, chairman and chief executive officer of Whirlpool Corporation, discussed the company's second-quarter 2026 results during an earnings call on July 28, 2026. He noted that year-to-date market share in North America was largely flat despite significant price increases, which he characterized as a positive outcome. Bitzer said the company would continue investing in promotions when they create value for both Whirlpool and retailers, while aiming for "structurally healthy organic market share." He also addressed a reduction in distribution centers, describing it as a rebalancing that would lower operating costs and improve product availability. Bitzer reaffirmed the company's full-year operating outlook while adjusting earnings per share guidance to reflect updated interest expense expectations following recent refinancing activities. He also stated that Whirlpool completed a secured asset-based lending credit facility to provide liquidity and financial flexibility in the current volatile environment. He expressed encouragement about incremental margin improvement between the first and second quarters, citing pricing actions in North America and additional pricing announced in Latin America, while acknowledging a step-up in performance is still needed for the third and fourth quarters.

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