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Unilever to review top 200 roles under turnaround strategy

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Posted on September 3, 2025

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(Reuters) -Unilever will review its top 200 roles for a 25% "refresh", the consumer goods giant said at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday. The review is part of the group's

Unilever to Restructure Top 200 Positions as Part of Revamp Strategy

Unilever's Organizational Changes

(Reuters) -Unilever will review its top 200 roles for a 25% "refresh", the consumer goods giant said at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday.

Job Cuts and Financial Goals

The review is part of the group's wider organizational and operational changes, including trimming 7,500 jobs globally, in a bid to address underperformance and boost margins.

Leadership Changes and Strategy

The Dove soap maker in February ousted its CEO Hein Schumacher, replacing him with finance chief Fernando Fernandez, who is speeding up revamp plans set out by his predecessor.

At the conference, the company reaffirmed its 2025 financial targets of a 3% to 5% sales growth target and underlying operating margin of over 18.9%.

(Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)

Key Takeaways

  • Unilever to refresh 25% of top 200 roles.
  • 7,500 global job cuts planned.
  • New CEO Fernando Fernandez accelerates revamp.
  • 2025 targets include 3-5% sales growth.
  • Focus on improving operating margins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unilever's plan regarding its top roles?
Unilever will review its top 200 roles for a 25% 'refresh' as part of its turnaround strategy.
How many jobs is Unilever planning to cut?
The company plans to trim 7,500 jobs globally to address underperformance and improve margins.
Who is the new CEO of Unilever?
Unilever replaced its former CEO Hein Schumacher with finance chief Fernando Fernandez.
What are Unilever's financial targets for 2025?
Unilever aims for a sales growth target of 3% to 5% and an underlying operating margin of over 18.9% by 2025.
Where did Unilever announce its plans?
The announcement was made at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference.

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