LETTER OF REFERENCES

Daniel Dumitrescu
Managing Director
DRÄXLMAIER GROUP
Nicolae Balcescu Blvd, no.186
Pitesti, 110101
Romania

25th October 1999

Mr./Mrs. Hiring Manager of Whirlpool

9-9A, Dimitrie Pompei Blvd
5th floor, No.2
723261 - Romania

Dear Hiring Manager,

It is my pleasure and honor to recommend Ryan Gyllenhaal for the role of Assistant
Managing Director at Whirlpool. I have worked with him for almost a year and a half as
his manager at DRÄXLMAIER GROUP where he used his excellent skills to deliver
spectacular results in the role of Assistant Managing Director. I am confident that Ryan’s
exceptional skills, professional experience, and personal qualities will make him a
powerful asset at Whirlpool.

As Assistant Managing Director, Ryan Gyllenhaal demonstrated his excellent

organizational and leadership skills, experience in coordinating activity within a team
and experience in a busy, diverse and demanding role, demonstrating strong
organisational skills, ability to plan and prioritise a complex workload, and meet
deadlines.

Ryan Gyllenhaal has my highest recommendation for this position. I have no doubt he
will make a strong addition to your team. Please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions regarding her candidacy or past work.

Sincerely,

Daniel Dumitrescu