Whirlpool India appoints Sunil D’Souza as managing director

Whirlpool of India Ltd on Monday named Sunil D’Souza as its managing director effective 22 June. D’Souza joins Whirlpool from PepsiCo where he headed its VIMAPS Business Unit based out of Malaysia, said a company statement. In his 15 years with PepsiCo, D’Souza held senior management positions in Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam and India. “Sunil’s rich and diverse experience across general management, strategy, sales, marketing and innovation in consumer-driven industries, coupled with his proven track record in leading and growing large businesses, makes him highly suited to lead Whirlpool India,” said Arvind Uppal, president Asia Pacific, Whirlpool Corporation.