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Jope Succeeds Polman as Unilever CEO

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Unilever: reported that CEO Paul Polman has retired and that Alan Jope, who was president, beauty and personal care, succeeded him, effective Jan. 1, 2019.  Polman will support the transition process during the first half of the year, according to the company. Polman has been Unilever CEO for more than 10 years and has worked in the consumer goods industry for almost four decades. During his tenure, the company delivered consistent top and bottom line growth ahead of its markets, Unilever n...

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