Title: Vice President and General Manager
Company: Whirlpool Corporation
Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
Darius E.A. Reid, vice president and general manager at Whirlpool Corporation, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in business management.
With nearly two decades of experience to his credit, Mr. Reid has established a successful career in business management. He currently excels as vice president and general manager at Whirlpool Corporation, a position he has held since 2023, where he focuses primarily on Home Depot relationships, a significant part of the company. His experience also includes senior director of strategy and business operations at Whirlpool Corporation from 2021 to 2023, director of sales, marketing, and operations at Whirlpool Corporation from 2018 to 2021, senior merchandising leader at Whirlpool Corporation from 2016 to 2018, senior sales manager at Whirlpool Corporation from 2014 to 2016, sales manager at Stanley Black & Decker Inc. from 2012 to 2014, market manager at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. from 2011 to 2012, development manager at Stanley Black & Decker Inc. from 2010 to 2011, national field product captain at Stanley Black & Decker Inc. from 2008 to 2010, field marketing coordinator at Stanley Black & Decker Inc. from 2007 to 2008, sales and marketing specialist at Stanley Black & Decker Inc. in 2007, and retail specialist at Stanley Black & Decker Inc. from 2006 to 2007. He also holds memberships with the Northwestern University Alumni Association and volunteers as a donor for the United Way.
In light of his impressive undertakings, he has been honored with several awards, including Business Leader of the Year at Whirlpool Corporation, Sales Leader of the Year at Whirlpool Corporation, the SB&D Eagle Award at Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Vendor of the Year at Stanley Black & Decker Inc., the legacy award at Stanley Black & Decker Inc., and the leadership award at Stanley Black & Decker Inc. He laid a solid educational foundation for these successes, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Southern University, a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and a certification from the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business.
Reflecting on his path, when Mr. Reid was at Stanley Black & Decker, his ultimate goal was to become a chief executive officer. He then explored opportunities at Whirlpool Corporation and found it to be the best fit for his career aspirations. He observed that, despite their differences, appliances and power tools share many similarities. He takes great pride in being awarded Leader of the Year in 2020, a recognition he earned for leading his team through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York and the Northeast. He attributes his success to focusing on continuous self-improvement and creating value in the present moment rather than always planning five steps ahead. He also credits his mother for her role in his achievements. In the coming years, he aims to share his journey with others, demonstrating that success is attainable. He advises aspiring professionals in his industry that success is achievable from any starting point through hard work, dedication, and discipline.
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