Unilever North America Appoints New President and CEO

On Dec 3, 2019

Fabian Garcia, former president and chief executive of Revlon, has been appointed Unilever North America’s new president. His appointment comes after Amanda Sourry, president of Unilever North America, decided to retire from the company after more than 30 years of service to pursue new opportunities.

Unilever CEO Alan Jope said, “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Amanda for her significant contribution to Unilever over so many years. Her strategic clarity, operational experience and passion for developing talent have made her one of the company’s best leaders of recent times. We wish her all the best for the future.”

Jope added, “I would also like to extend a warm welcome to Fabian, a truly global and purpose-driven business leader, who brings to Unilever deep experience of the consumer goods industry in North America and many other markets, as well as an impressive track record of high performance.”

Garcia will join Unilever on January 1, with Amanda supporting the leadership transition into early 2020. Garcia will report to Chief Operating Officer Nitin Paranjpe.

Garcia was president and CEO of Revlon from 2016 to 2018, where he initiated the transformation of Revlon and started the restoration of its iconic brands to health. He also strengthened its portfolio through the integration of its Elizabeth Arden acquisition, made in 2016.

Between 2010 and 2016, he was Chief Operating Officer Global Innovation & Growth, Colgate Palmolive, having previously been President of the Asia/Pacific Division and EVP Latin America.

Garcia began his career at Procter & Gamble, holding roles during his 16 years at the company which included President of Max Factor Japan, and General Manager of the Paper & Beauty Division, Venezuela.

Garcia is also a member of the Board of the Kimberly Clark Corporation.

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