Keith McLoughlin
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Keith R. McLoughlin, born 1956, is President and CEO of Electrolux
as of January 1, 2011. Most recently, McLoughlin was Chief Operations Officer responsible for R&D, Manufacturing and Purchasing for Electrolux Major Appliances.
McLoughlin joined Electrolux in March 2003 as Head of Major Appliances North America, Electrolux business sector for white goods in North America. He also served as Head of Major Appliances in Latin America between 2004 and 2007.
Prior to joining Electrolux, McLoughlin was Vice President and General Manager of DuPont
Nonwovens for DuPont Corporation, where he served in a number of senior management positions, leading consumer branded businesses such as Tyvek
, Corian
and Stainmaster.
McLoughlin also serves on the board of directors of Briggs & Stratton
Corp., since 2007.
McLoughlin is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a bachelor of science in engineering.
Electrolux
The Electrolux Group is a Swedish appliance maker.As of 2010 the 2nd largest home appliance manufacturer in the world after Whirlpool, its products sell under a variety of brand names including its own and are primarily major appliances and vacuum cleaners...
as of January 1, 2011. Most recently, McLoughlin was Chief Operations Officer responsible for R&D, Manufacturing and Purchasing for Electrolux Major Appliances.
McLoughlin joined Electrolux in March 2003 as Head of Major Appliances North America, Electrolux business sector for white goods in North America. He also served as Head of Major Appliances in Latin America between 2004 and 2007.
Prior to joining Electrolux, McLoughlin was Vice President and General Manager of DuPont
DuPont
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company , commonly referred to as DuPont, is an American chemical company that was founded in July 1802 as a gunpowder mill by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont. DuPont was the world's third largest chemical company based on market capitalization and ninth based on revenue in 2009...
Nonwovens for DuPont Corporation, where he served in a number of senior management positions, leading consumer branded businesses such as Tyvek
Tyvek
Tyvek is a brand of flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers, a synthetic material; the name is a registered trademark of DuPont. The material is very strong; it is difficult to tear but can easily be cut with scissors or a knife...
, Corian
Corian
Corian is the brand name for a solid surface material created by DuPont. It is composed of acrylic polymer and alumina trihydrate. Corian can be thermoformed by heating it to 300°F , allowing unique shapes to be created...
and Stainmaster.
McLoughlin also serves on the board of directors of Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest manufacturer of air-cooled gasoline engines primarily for outdoor power equipment. Current production averages 11 million engines per year.-History:...
Corp., since 2007.
McLoughlin is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a bachelor of science in engineering.