Unilever appoints chairman of Compass Group Meakins as chair designate

Reuters

Published Jul 28, 2023 01:29AM ET

Updated Jul 28, 2023 01:51AM ET

(Reuters) - Consumer goods giant Unilever (LON:ULVR) (NYSE:UL) said on Friday it has appointed Ian Meakins as its chair designate, replacing current Chairman Nils Andersen.

Meakins, chairman of the Compass Group (LON:CPG), will join the board and take the position of chair designate on Sept. 1, and join as the company's chairman on Dec. 1, according to a statement.

"Ian has a strong track record of success in executive and non-executive roles across a range of industries," Andersen said.