- Activist investor and Unilever ( NYSE: UL ) holder Nelson Peltz is said to have met with two possible candidates to replace CEO Alan Jope when he retires at the end of next year.
- Peltz met with two former chief executives of consumer product companies in recent weeks, according to a Reuters report , which cited people familiar.
- Unilever ( UL ) is also considering internal candidates, according to Reuters. Fabian Garcia, the president of Unilever's personal care division, is said to be a leading internal candidate. Unilever CFO Graeme Pitkethly and Hanneke Faber, president of Unilever’s nutrition group, are also possible CEO contenders.
- Unilever ( UL ) announced late last month that Jope indicated his intention to retire at the close of 2023.
- Peltz was added to the board of Unilever ( UL ) in March after his Trian Fund Management previously took a stake in January.
- Peltz and Trian have had previous experience with consumer packaged goods company and last April Peltz stepped down from the board of Procter & Gamble ( PG ) four years after taking a stake .
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Activist Peltz said to meet with Unilever potential CEO candidates