South Africa, Dec. 19 -- From 1 January 2026, Leandro Barreto, currently chief marketing officer for Unilever's Beauty & Wellbeing Business Group, will assume an expanded role as chief marketing officer, Unilever and Beauty & Wellbeing. In this position, he will oversee the company's enterprise-wide marketing agenda, with a focus on driving brand relevance, creativity and commercial impact across markets.

As part of the transition, Esi Eggleston Bracey, chief growth & marketing officer, will step down at the end of January 2026 after eight years at the company. During her tenure, she played a central role in reshaping Unilever's global marketing approach amid rapid shifts in consumer behaviour and digital engagement.

The leadership chan...