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Unilever (UL) director Susan Kilsby to serve as interim CEO at Fortune Brands

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Unilever PLC reports a change in external responsibilities for one of its board members. Susan Kilsby, currently a non-executive director, Vice Chair and Senior Independent Director of Unilever, will serve as Executive Chair of Fortune Brands Innovations from 12 February 2026. She will also assume the duties of Chief Executive Officer there during a transition period from 1 April 2026 until 13 May 2026, after which she will return to her role as Chair of Fortune Brands Innovations. The notice does not announce any change to her roles at Unilever.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
February 2026
Commission File
Number: 001-04546
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 UNILEVER PLC
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
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UNILEVER HOUSE, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON, ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive office)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
 
13 February 2026
 
 
 
Unilever PLC
 
Director Declaration
 
Unilever PLC (the "Company") announces that Susan Kilsby, non-executive director and Vice Chair and Senior Independent Director of the Company, will serve as Executive Chair of Fortune Brands Innovations from 12 February 2026 and take on the duties of the office of the Chief Executive Officer during a transition period from 1 April 2026 until 13 May 2026. Susan has been a non-executive director of Fortune Brands Innovations since 2015 and was appointed its Chair in 2021 and will return to this role following the transition period.
 
 
For any enquiries, please contact:
 
Investor Relations: Investor.Relations@unilever.com
 
Unilever Press Office: Press-Office.London@unilever.com
 
 
 
Signatures
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
UNILEVER PLC
 
/S/ M VARSELLONA
 
 
 
By M VARSELLONA
 
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND GROUP SECRETARY
 

Date 13 February 2026

FAQ

What did Unilever PLC (UL) disclose in this 6-K filing?

Unilever PLC disclosed that board member Susan Kilsby will temporarily serve as Executive Chair and act as Chief Executive Officer of Fortune Brands Innovations during a defined transition period in 2026, while remaining a non-executive director, Vice Chair and Senior Independent Director at Unilever.

Who is Susan Kilsby in relation to Unilever PLC (UL)?

Susan Kilsby is a non-executive director, Vice Chair and Senior Independent Director of Unilever PLC. She serves on the company’s board in an oversight and advisory capacity rather than an executive management role, helping guide strategy, governance and representation of shareholders’ interests.

What new role will Susan Kilsby take at Fortune Brands Innovations?

Susan Kilsby will serve as Executive Chair of Fortune Brands Innovations from 12 February 2026 and assume the duties of the Chief Executive Officer from 1 April 2026 until 13 May 2026, providing leadership during a transition period before returning to her prior Chair role there.

Does this filing indicate any change to Susan Kilsby’s role at Unilever PLC (UL)?

The filing does not announce any change to Susan Kilsby’s roles at Unilever PLC. It only describes her temporary expanded responsibilities at Fortune Brands Innovations and notes that she will return to the Chair role there after the transition period.

When will Susan Kilsby act as Chief Executive Officer at Fortune Brands Innovations?

Susan Kilsby will take on the duties of the Chief Executive Officer at Fortune Brands Innovations from 1 April 2026 until 13 May 2026. This is explicitly described as a transition period, after which she will resume serving as Chair of that company’s board.

How long has Susan Kilsby been involved with Fortune Brands Innovations?

Susan Kilsby has been a non-executive director of Fortune Brands Innovations since 2015 and became its Chair in 2021. The filing explains that she will temporarily serve as Executive Chair and act as Chief Executive Officer before returning to the Chair position following the transition period.
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