Unilever announced Fernando Fernandez as its new Chief Financial Officer after a thorough internal and external search process. Fernando, currently President of Unilever's Beauty & Wellbeing Business Group, will replace Graeme Pitkethly, who announced his decision to retire from the company earlier this year. Fernando's appointment is effective from 1 January 2024, and he will join the Board with effect from this date.

Prior to his current role running one of Unilever's fastest growing Business Groups, Fernando was responsible for Unilever's business in Latin America. This followed a successful period leading Unilever Brazil between 2011 and 2019. Earlier in his career, he led Unilever Philippines and, before that, Unilever's Global Hair Care category.

Unilever also announced other changes to its Unilever Leadership Executive. Priya Nair, currently Chief Marketing Officer Beauty & Wellbeing, has been appointed President Beauty & Wellbeing, replacing Fernando. Hanneke Faber, President Nutrition, has decided to leave Unilever to take on a new opportunity externally.

Hanneke's replacement will be announced in due course. Matt Close, President Ice Cream, has decided to leave Unilever at the end of 2023 after a distinguished 31-year career with the company. Peter ter Kulve, currently President Home Care, has been appointed President Ice Cream.

Eduardo Campanella, currently Chief Marketing Officer Home Care, has been appointed President Home Care. Esi Eggleston Bracey, General Manager Personal Care North America and Head of Country US, has been appointed to the new role of Chief Growth and Marketing Officer.