Unilever’s Keith Weed announces retirement

After 35 years at the company, Unilever’s chief marketing officer Keith Weed has announced that he will be retiring from the business.

Weed is set to leave in May next year; the FMCG giant has yet to confirm who will be taking over the role.

The news follows the appointment of Alan Jope as Unilever’s CEO, replacing outgoing chief executive Paul Polman.

Weed said: “I have had a hugely enjoyable time with the company, with a range of positions in different countries. In my current role, I have been privileged to lead some of the best marketing, sustainability and communication teams in the world.

“As the world’s second-largest advertiser, we have been able to leverage our scale for effectiveness and efficiencies, and we have also been able to leverage our scale for good, leading for greater responsibility, transparency and accountability in the advertising and digital industry.”

Unilever’s brands include Dove, Hellman’s, Persil and PG Tips.