South Africa, Feb. 27 -- Fernando Fernandez, currently Unilever chief financial officer and executive director, will be appointed chief executive officer effective from 1 March 2025.

Prior to becoming CFO in January 2024, Fernandez had a successful tenure as president of beauty and wellbeing, one of Unilever's fastest growing businesses.

In previous roles as president Latin America, CEO Brazil and CEO Philippines he led some of the company's best performing markets, delivering strong financial results while developing exceptional talent.

Unilever chairman Ian Meakins said: "On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Hein for resetting Unilever's strategy, for the focus and discipline he has brought to the company and for the solid f...