Unilever appoints new CEO to “accelerate transformation”
British consumer goods giant Unilever said on Tuesday, February 25, its chief executive Hein Schumacher will step down on March 1 after less than two years in the post. The company said in a statement that Schumacher was leaving by "mutual agreement" and would be replaced by finance chief Fernando Fernandez. The announcement comes shortly after the group, whose brands include Ben & Jerry's ice cream and Dove soap, reported a slump in profits for 2024. "While the board is pleased with... - Industry buzz
British consumer goods giant Unilever said on Tuesday, February 25, its chief executive Hein Schumacher will step down on March 1 after less than two years in the post.
The company said in a statement that Schumacher was leaving by "mutual agreement" and would be replaced by finance chief Fernando Fernandez. The announcement comes shortly after the group, whose brands include Ben & Jerry's ice cream and Dove soap, reported a slump in profits for 2024.
"While the board is pleased with...
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