Unilever appoints Harish Manwani as COO

Global fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Unilever has appointed India-born Harish Manwani as its chief operating officer. Manwani who is currently serving as the president of Asia, Africa, Central and Eastern Europe at the company, will start his tenure as the Unilever COO from September 1.

June 25, 2011 / 10:55 IST

Global fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Unilever has appointed India-born Harish Manwani as its chief operating officer.

Manwani who is currently serving as the president of Asia, Africa, Central and Eastern Europe at the company, will start his tenure as the Unilever COO from September 1.

The appointment comes as part of a global re-organisation exercise being undertaken by the FMCG major.

Rotterdam-based Unilever is creating the post of COO with an eye on tapping opportunities in emerging markets.

first published: Jun 24, 2011 06:50 pm

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