Utilizing Analytics to Further Innovation

As Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Whirlpool Corporation’s Global Information Systems, Dani Brown is responsible for leading a global information technology function that creates value through the use of technology, while managing investment and operational spend to improve Whirlpool’s connection to customers, operating efficiency, and the ability to utilize analytics to provide a base for further innovation. Dani has been in information technology leadership for more than 20 years, most recently serving as CIO at Brunswick Corporation. In her 16 years at DuPont, she held a series of information technology roles of increasing responsibility, including Asia Pacific Applications Delivery; Global Chief Information Officer for Crop Protection, a $3.2-billion DuPont Strategic Business Unit; and IT Transformational Productivity Leader.
Brown holds a BS in computer science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, as well as a master’s degree in management information systems from Penn State and an MBA from Drexel University. She is also a Six Sigma Black Belt. In 2019, Dani was appointed a member of the board for the PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans. In 2023, she was appointed to the board of directors for Corewell Health, a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and services in over 22 hospitals.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world’s leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, with approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2021. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly, InSinkerator and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world. Additional information about the company can be found at whirlpoolcorp.com.

Dov B. Horowitz is the CEO of Worldwide TechServices, a company at the forefront of providing technical support and IT services across the globe. Joining in 2005 and becoming CEO in 2011, Dov has steered the company to success, with more than two million service events annually in over 92 countries. Additionally, Dov chiefs American Technology Services, further expanding their offerings in the tech services market. His strategic decision to acquire 200Apps, and launch the innovative AI tool, LoudSpot, has marked exciting advancements for the future of MSP in the tech world. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Dov is a leading figure in the technology services industry, inspiring young professionals with his vision and achievements.