Dated October 26, 2023

 

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Exhibit 99 attached hereto is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

UNILEVER PLC

/S/ M VARSELLONA

BY  M VARSELLONA

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND GROUP SECRETARY

 

 

 

Date: 26 October, 2023

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT NUMBER	EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
99	Notice to London Stock Exchange dated 26 October 2023
	Unilever Announces New CFO

 

 

 

Exhibit 99

 

 

 

 

Unilever today 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.

 

Hein Schumacher, CEO, said: "Fernando has had a very impressive track record throughout his Unilever career, in a variety of financial, marketing and general management roles. His deep financial and business experience, strategic acumen and leadership qualities will be critical in helping to drive the step-up in Unilever's performance that we are all determined to deliver. I look forward to working with him to deliver the action plan we have set out today to drive our growth and realise our potential."

 

Unilever today also announced other changes to its Unilever Leadership Executive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hein added: "I would like to extend my deep gratitude to Hanneke and Matt for their excellent, distinguished service to Unilever, and I wish them the very best in their future endeavours.

 

"Priya, Esi and Edu represent part of an exceptional generation of Unilever leaders who combine world class marketing skills with frontline experience. I am delighted they will join the Unilever Leadership Executive, and that Peter, one of Unilever's most experienced operators, has agreed to return to Ice Cream - where he has enjoyed such success in the past."

 

Unilever confirms there is no further information to be disclosed under the requirements of LR 9.6.13R of the UK Listing Rules in relation to Fernando Fernandez's appointment. Details regarding Fernando Fernandez's remuneration arrangements are set out below.

 

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As a result of these changes, from 1 January 2024, the ULE will comprise:

 

 

 

Fernando will receive annual fixed pay of €1.175mm, be eligible to receive annual bonus and Performance Share Plan awards, and relocation support, all in line with Unilever's existing remuneration policy. His target total compensation puts him around median of our pay benchmarking group.

 

 

Graeme will step down from the Board on 31 December 2023 but will remain a Unilever employee until 31st May 2024, to support an orderly transition.

 

Full details will be disclosed in the Directors' Remuneration Report within the Annual Report and Accounts as required going forward.