Unilever has hired an executive from Kraft Foods to lead its revamped ice cream business in North America.
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The consumer goods giant, maker of brands including Ben & Jerry’s, has appointed John LeBoutillier as chairman of the business.
Last month, Unilever announced plans to close two sites in North America amid a shake-up of its ice cream business on the continent.
Some 275 jobs at Unilever’s offices in Green Bay and Oakville will go but the company’s Ben & Jerry’s arm will continue to be run out of Vermont.
LeBoutillier, who has spent 15 years at Kraft, will join Unilever next month, working from the company’s US headquarters in New Jersey.
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By GlobalData“With John leading the new US ice cream leadership team, we have the people, the assets and the right business model in place to continue the drive for profitable growth on this important business,” said Michael Polk, president of Unilever Americas.
