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Newsflash: Consumer goods maker Unilever has surprised the City by announcing the departure of its CEO, Hein Schumacher.

Schumacher is leaving Unilever, which owns Marmite, Dove and Ben & Jerry’s, having only taken control of the company 19 months ago, in July 2023.

“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 financial progress delivered during 2024. Hein introduced and led a significant productivity programme and the commencement of the Ice Cream separation, both of which are fully on track.

The Growth Action Plan (GAP) has put Unilever on a path to higher performance and the Board is committed to accelerating its execution. We are grateful for Hein’s leadership, and we wish him the very best for the future.”

“This Government is determined to do everything we can to protect people from the grip of fossil fuel markets. Expanding the Warm Home Discount can help protect millions of families from rising energy bills, offering support to consumers across the country.

“This is a Government that will always stand up for working people.