Unilever PLC announced changes to its leadership and organisation as it continues its transformation into a faster, leaner and more agile company. Nitin Paranjpe, President, Foods & Refreshment, has been appointed to the new role of Chief Operating Officer. Nitin will be responsible for all of Unilever's go-to-market organisations, driving and co-ordinating in-year performance across the countries in line with the Divisional strategies. Hanneke Faber, currently President, Europe, has been appointed President, Foods & Refreshme Kees Kruythoff, President, Home Care, has decided to leave Unilever after 27 years of service to pursue external opportunities. Peter ter Kulve, Chief Digital Officer and EVP South East Asia & Australasia (SEAA), has been appointed President, Home Care. The roles of President Europe and EVP SEAA will not be replaced. The country organizations in these regions will report into the COO.