Whirlpool Corporation: Named Among Fortune's Most Admired Companies in Home Equipment Industry

Whirlpool Corporation has once again received recognition from Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. This prestigious list highlights companies esteemed by their peers within various industries. Within the home equipment and furnishings sector, Whirlpool Corporation secured the second-highest position.
 
Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation, expressed gratitude for this acknowledgment, stating, “We are privileged to be acknowledged by Fortune as one of the most admired companies. This recognition underscores the dedication of our workforce and their fervent commitment to enhancing the lives of consumers worldwide.”
 
Fortune, in collaboration with Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm, conducts the Most Admired Companies survey annually. Top executives, directors, and financial analysts participate in identifying companies with outstanding reputations based on nine criteria, including management quality, social responsibility, and investment value. Within the home equipment and furnishings industry, Whirlpool Corporation led in corporate asset utilization, social responsibility, financial stability, and product/service quality.