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Brazil Construction Industry Report 2023: Market to Contract in 2023 Declining by 2.5% in Real Terms Following Annual Growth of 6.8% in 2022 - Forecasts to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The "Brazil Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market France, 2023-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Brazil Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market France, 2023-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • These economic headwinds are all expected to weigh on both economic and construction industry growth, particularly the residential construction sector in the short to medium term.
  • The Brazilian construction industry is expected to rebound at an average annual growth rate of 3.6% from 2025 to 2027, supported by investment in industrial, transport, renewable energy, housing, and oil sectors.
  • Historical (2018-2022) and forecast (2023-2027) valuations of the construction industry in Brazil, featuring details of key growth drivers.

IHI Board of Directors Deepens Global Expertise With Members From Brazil, Nigeria

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Monday, July 17, 2023

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has added two new members to its Board of Directors .

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  • The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) has added two new members to its Board of Directors .
  • Elected in May, both members will participate in the next meeting of the IHI Board of Directors, taking place in September 2023.
  • “With the additions of Sidney Klajner and Fola Laoye to the IHI Board of Directors, we have gained valuable voices for the Latin American and African regions, and truly unique health care expertise,” said IHI President and CEO, Kedar Mate, MD.
  • Mrs. Laoye holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Whirlpool Corporation Announces João Carlos Costa Brega, Executive Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin America, to Step Down from Role

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Monday, January 9, 2023

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today that João Carlos Costa Brega, Executive Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation, and President, Whirlpool Latin America, will be stepping down from his role as part of a long-term succession plan, effective March 31, 2023. 

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  • Juan Carlos Puente, Senior Vice President and President, Whirlpool Latin American North Region, to succeed Brega
    BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today that João Carlos Costa Brega, Executive Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation, and President, Whirlpool Latin America, will be stepping down from his role as part of a long-term succession plan, effective March 31, 2023.
  • Juan Carlos Puente, currently Senior Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation, and President, Whirlpool Latin America North Region, will succeed Brega, effective April 1, 2023.
  • Joe Liotine, President and COO of Whirlpool Corporation also said, "João Brega's leadership has built a strong foundation for Whirlpool Latin America to continue to succeed as the industry leader.
  • He also previously served as Director of Operations for Whirlpool Argentina/Chile, Chief Financial Officer of Whirlpool Latin America, and President of Operations for Whirlpool Mexico and Canada.