Former Ahold CEO to join Unilever Board

Former Ahold CEO to join Unilever Board

Unilever has announced that it is proposing that John Rishton join its Boards as a Non-Executive Director. He will be proposed for election at its Annual General Meeting on 15 May 2013. 

Rishton was Chief Executive Officer of Ahold between 2007 and 2011. Since then he has been Chief Executive Officer of Rolls Royce. 

Michael Treschow, Chairman of Unilever, said: "I am very pleased that John has agreed to be proposed to join the Boards. He is distinguished in his field and will further strengthen the financial expertise of the Boards, which will add considerably to the business."

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