Hein Schumacher

Hein Schumacher is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the food and consumer goods sector. Currently serving as CEO of Unilever since July 2023, Schumacher previously held the CEO role at Royal FrieslandCampina from September 2014 to May 2023. Prior to that, Schumacher spent over a decade at HJ Heinz in various significant positions, including Zone President - Asia Pacific and VP & CFO Continental Europe. Schumacher's career began at Ahold as Corporate Controller for Asia and Central America and at Unilever as Finance Manager. Educational background includes studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdamse Academie, and University of Amsterdam, all between 1990 and 1997.