Unilever leadership
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Michael Polk is tapped President Americas by Unilever, the firm announces Dec. 19. Polk will replace John Rice, who will step down in March 2007 to retire after 25 years of service. Currently serving as Group VP and President Unilever United States, Polk is credited with successfully integrating the U.S. business and sustaining growth momentum. He joined Unilever in 2003 after 16 years at Kraft Foods. Rice headed the Americas unit for two years...
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