Hein Schumacher
Hein Schumacher | |
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 Schumacher in 2024 | |
| Born | July 1971 Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Title | CEO, Unilever |
| Term | July 2023– |
Hein Schumacher (born July 1971, Breda) is a Dutch businessman, and the CEO of Unilever.[1]
Early life
[edit]He attended the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Career
[edit]Schumacher began his career at Unilever.[1]
He was previously the CEO of the Dutch dairy co-operative FrieslandCampina from 2018 until 2023.[1][2][3]
Before that, he worked at Heinz and was based in China for four years.[2]
Schumacher has been a non-executive director of Unilever from October 2022 until his appointment as its CEO in July 2023.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Pratley, Nils (30 January 2023). "Unilever's new Dutch milkman needs to deliver quickly". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ a b Gray, Alistair (30 January 2023). "Unilever appoints Dutch dairy co-operative head as chief executive". Financial Times. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Hein Schumacher to step down as CEO of FrieslandCampina". Retrieved 23 July 2023.