UNILEVER has announced a shake up at the top with both its chief financial officer and chief digital and commercial officer departing their roles just weeks before new CEO Hein Schumacher takes the reins.

Graeme Pitkethly, who headed the consumer goods giant's finances, is retiring after 21 year at the business.

He will retire from the role in 2024 with Unilever launching a formal internal and external search for his successor.

Conny Braams, chief digital and commercial officer at the Ben and Jerry's maker will also depart at the end of the summer, with a successor set to be announced in "due course".

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