Unilever ousts CEO Hein Schumacher

Unilever ousts chief Hein Schumacher after less than two years
Unilever has ousted chief executive Hein Schumacher after its board lost patience with the pace of his turnaround plan for the London-listed group, replacing him with chief financial officer Fernando Fernandez.
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Hein Schumacher Is Out as CEO of Unilever
In a surprise announcement, Unilever said its CEO was leaving and Fernando Fernandez, currently Unilever's chief financial officer and executive director, will replace him on March 1.
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher to Step Down
Unilever said Hein Schumacher is stepping down as chief executive and will be replaced by finance chief Fernando Fernandez. The consumer-goods giant said Schumacher would step down by mutual agreement on Saturday before leaving the company on May 31.
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Unilever CEO Schumacher to step down after less than two years in the job
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher is stepping down after less than two years in the job, the company said Tuesday. Current CFO Fernando Fernandez is set to take his place leading the company, effective March 1. Unilever said there was no change to its 2025 outlook or the company's medium-term guidance following this announcement.
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher exits after two years
Unilever announces the exit of CEO Hein Schumacher after less than two years, appointing CFO Fernando Fernandez to lead the company.
Unilever ousts CEO Hein Schumacher after less than two years
Schumacher defended his approach and record as CEO and said he regretted leaving Unilever earlier than anticipated.
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Unilever CEO Out
Hein Schumacher is stepping down from his role as Unilever CEO and as a board director after less than two years on the job. Schumacher will leave the company on May 31. Fernando Fernandez, who currently serves as Unilever's chief financial officer and executive director,
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