Unilever’s Paul Polman to retire; Alan Jope named successor

LONDON — Unilever has announced that chief executive officer Paul Polman has decided to retire from the company. Alan Jope, currently president, beauty and personal care, has been appointed to the position, effective January 1, 2019, with Polman supporting the transition process during the first half of the year. Paul Polman has been Unilever CEO