Whirlpool appoints Akash Mishra as VP-Supply Chain, accepts 3 resignations
- Whirlpool appoints Akash Mishra as VP-Supply Chain effective October 22, 2026
- Chetan Shetty moves to Factory Head-Puducherry, exiting senior management role
- Resignations of Head-Accounting Prafulla Kandpal and Head-Taxation Vijay Waghmore accepted
- Mishra brings 20+ years experience in supply chain and digital transformation
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Whirlpool has appointed Akash Mishra as Vice President of Supply Chain, while accepting the resignations of three senior management personnel effective October and November 2026.
Leadership changes
The Board of Directors approved these changes on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Akash Mishra joins with over 20 years of experience leading large-scale operations and digital technology transformations. He previously worked at PepsiCo, Reckitt Benkiser, and JSW Paints, where he spearheaded Agentic AI, Robotic Process Automation, and touchless order processing architectures. He holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University and a B.Tech from Harcourt Butler Technological Institute (HBTI).
Mishra will report to the Managing Director. Chetan Shetty, the current Head-Supply Chain, will move to the role of Factory Head-Puducherry, reporting to the Head-Manufacturing, thereby ceasing to be Senior Management Personnel.
Resignations accepted
The company also accepted the resignations of two other senior leaders seeking opportunities outside the firm:
- Prafulla Kandpal, currently Head-Accounting, resigns effective October 30, 2026.
- Vijay Waghmore, currently Head-Taxation, resigns effective November 13, 2026.
Details regarding their successors and resignation letters will be filed in due course.
Appointment details
The following table outlines the key details of the new appointment:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Akash Mishra |
| Designation | VP-Supply Chain |
| Organisation | Whirlpool |
| Previous Employers | PepsiCo, Reckitt Benkiser, JSW Paints |
| Education | MBA (Michigan State), B.Tech (HBTI) |
Historical Stock Returns for Whirlpool
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.86% | -3.68% | +12.75% | -11.33% | -41.62% | -62.91% |
How will Akash Mishra's expertise in Agentic AI and Robotic Process Automation specifically impact Whirlpool India's supply chain efficiency and cost structure in the coming fiscal year?
What strategic reasons might explain the simultaneous resignation of the Heads of Accounting and Taxation, and how could this affect Whirlpool's financial reporting stability during the transition?
Given Mishra's background at consumer goods giants like PepsiCo and Reckitt, is Whirlpool signaling a shift toward faster-moving consumer goods (FMCG)-style supply chain agility for its appliance business?
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