Spotlight, Lynanne Kunkel: Inspiring Places, Inspired People

By Julie Swidwa, The Herald-Palladium
Aug 3, 2015 5:00 PM ET

Originally published on The Herald Palladium

Lynanne Kunkel believes you don't have to be perfect to be excellent. 

"A former colleague of mine years ago told me that, and I gave up perfection a long time ago," Kunkel said.

That is how she manages to balance a demanding career with being a wife, mother of five children and active volunteer in her community. "I know what's important to me, and I spend my time on the things that matter most to me. That relieves me of pressure and guilt," she said. Kunkel, 47, is Whirlpool's vice president, Global Talent Development & HR, Asia.

"I'm responsible for all human resources functions for our Asia region, and for attracting, engaging and developing great people to be part of Whirlpool's global talent pool," she said.

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