Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever has confirmed the appointment of Jean-Marc Huet as CFO.

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Huet, who set to step down as CFO of Bristol-Myers Squibb at the end of the year, will join the company on 1 January.
 
The company will propose him for election to the NV and plc boards of Unilever at the group’s AGM in May.


“We are delighted to have attracted a candidate of Jean-Marc’s talent and experience. He joins Unilever at an exciting time. His background and expertise will be important in helping us realise the growth ambitions we have for the future,” chief executive Paul Polman said.


Huet said that he was “delighted” to join Unilever at a time when the company, under the leadership of Polman, has set an “ambitious vision” for growth.

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