Unilever announced changes to its leadership and organisation as it continues its transformation into a faster, leaner and more agile company. The changes build on our creation of three global Divisions last year – Beauty & Personal Care, Foods & Refreshment, and Home Care – and are designed to further strengthen the execution of our strategy in our markets.
Nitin Paranjpe, President, Foods & Refreshment, has been appointed to the new role of Chief Operating Officer. Nitin will be responsible for all of Unilever’s go-to-market organisations, driving and co-ordinating in-year performance across our countries in line with our Divisional strategies.
Hanneke Faber, currently President, Europe, has been appointed President, Foods & Refreshment.
Kees Kruythoff, President, Home Care, has decided to leave Unilever after 27 years of service to pursue external opportunities.
Peter ter Kulve, Chief Digital Officer and EVP South East Asia & Australasia (SEAA), has been appointed President, Home Care.
Unilever CEO Alan Jope said: “Today’s increasingly fragmented consumer, channel and media environment requires us to operate with more speed and agility than ever before. With his deep knowledge and experience of our markets, Nitin is ideally placed to work with me and the Unilever Leadership Executive to drive our performance and help deliver our growth ambitions.
