Patrick Cescau, Group Chief Executive, said: "I want to thank John for his many contributions to Unilever over the course of his career with the company. Most recently this included his commitment to help build the new One Unilever organization as well as the successful leadership of the Americas region for the past two years. We will all miss his leadership and experience.
"Mike has played a key role in successfully integrating the US business and sustaining our growth momentum in this important country. I am really pleased that he is taking on the leadership of the Americas region."
