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the creation of immersive content within the consumer journey, integrate
digital platforms, and accelerate data-driven marketing. This is Blakely's
second tenure at Whirlpool Corporation, where she held roles of
increasing responsibility throughout the brand organization until her
departure in 2019.
"We are excited for Shannon to return to Whirlpool Corporation in this
important leadership role," said Alessandro Perucchetti, executive vice
president and president, U.S. operations. "Shannon has a deep
knowledge of our brands and values and will be integral in leading our
North America business to continued growth, innovation, and success."
Coupled with her extensive experience in integrated and digital
marketing, Blakely has a strong track record of building high-
performing teams and possesses a solid foundation of operational
and process excellence.
"I am excited to help shape the next evolution of the home appliances
that have become household staples over the more than 111 years of
Whirlpool Corporation's history," said Blakely. "Whirlpool has a legacy of
and commitment to purposeful innovation like no other, and my mission
from day one is to look for ways our brands can continue to improve life
at home for our consumers."
Prior to rejoining Whirlpool, Blakely was the vice president of brand
marketing and digital tech for Robert Bosch Tool Corporation and vice
president of marketing and R&D for Baskin-Robbins at Dunkin' Brands.
Born in California, Blakely studied journalism and history at
Northeastern University in Boston, MA, and received an MBA from
Michigan State University's Broad Graduate School of Management.
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