Unilever boss to retire in 2023 after five years in the role
The boss of Marmite maker Unilever plans to stand down at the end of 2023 after five years at the helm, the group has announced.
Chief executive Alan Jope’s retirement from the firm ends a career spanning more than 35 years with the group. Unilever – which is behind a raft of well-known household brands also including Dove soap, Knorr stock cubes, Magnum ice cream and Pot Noodle – has kicked off the search for his successor, both inside and outside the company.
Mr Jope said: “As I approach my fifth year as chief executive, and after more than 35 years in Unilever, I believe now is the right time for the board to begin the formal search for my successor.
“Growth remains our top priority and in the quarters ahead I will remain fully focused on disciplined execution of our strategy and leveraging the full benefits of our new organisation.”