Unilever
London
EC4Y 0DY, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7822-5252
Fax: +44-20-7822-5951
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.unilever.com
Overview
One is a lonely number, unless you're Unilever. As a top maker of packaged consumer goods worldwide, Unilever operates in many countries, such as Asia, Africa, North America, the Middle East, Western Europe, and Latin America. The company's products cover several categories, including savory, dressings and spreads; ice cream and beverages; personal care; and home care. Unilever's brands include popular names Axe, Dove, Pond's, Suave, Vaseline, Signal, Snuggle, Surf, Slim Fast, Lipton, Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, and Country Crock, among others. Unilever is part of the Unilever Group owned by the Netherlands-based Unilever N.V. and UK-based Unilever PLC.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Unilever
| Company Type | Joint Venture of Unilever PLC and Unilever NV |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2006 Sales (mil.) | £26,693.8 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 11.3% |
| 2006 Net Income (mil.) | £3,195.1 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 40.4% |
| 2006 Employees | 179,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (13.1%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Unilever
| Chairman | Michael Treschow (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Group Chief Executive and Director | Patrick J. Cescau Connect to this executive |
| Chief Marketing Officer; President, Global Personal Care | Simon Clift Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Unilever
There are 36 competitors for Unilever; see more.Significant Developments
View company events at Unilever such as IPOs, bankruptcies, or executive changes
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Top Executive Change | Subscribers get full details -- view a sample |
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of Unilever
- Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc.
- Hindustan Unilever Limited
- Slim-Fast Foods Company
- Unilever Corporate Ventures Limited
- Unilever UK Home and Personal Care
