7th Oct 2025 10:42
Unilever PLC
Appointment of NED
Unilever PLC today announced that Belén Garijo López has been appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director. Belén will join the Unilever Board with effect from 13 May 2026.
Belén also serves on the board of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) and previously served as Non-Executive Director for L'Oreal from 2014 to 2024. She is serving as Chair of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer of Merck Group until the end of April 2026.
Belén brings extensive global commercial expertise across the FMCG and healthcare sectors, with a proven track record of driving performance and leading complex transformations. She is widely recognised for her leadership in diversity and international collaboration.
Ian Meakins, Chair of Unilever PLC, said: "I am very pleased that Belén has agreed to join the Board. She has had an extremely successful executive career, most recently in the healthcare sector, and has extensive experience leading large and well-respected organisations. Belén will further strengthen the Board with her expertise and we look forward to working together."
This announcement is made in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.6R. There are no further details required to be disclosed by UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R.
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