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Unilever CEO Highlights India's Strategic Role

CosmicTaco · 2024-11-06T08:25:17.122211+05:30

- Hein Schumacher, CEO of Unilever, emphasizes India's pivotal role in the company's global strategy, highlighting its importance beyond just a market. - Schumacher notes the rapid transformation in India's consumer landscape, with quick commerce and rural growth making significant strides. - Despite challenges in other Asian markets, Unilever remains optimistic about its medium-term growth, particularly in North America and Europe. - The CEO is upbeat about India's long-term prospects, acknowledging the dual premiumisation trends and the country's role as a major R&D and talent hub. - Schumacher stresses the need for Unilever to adapt to India's evolving market dynamics, balancing traditional trade with modern retail and digital platforms. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/for-unilever-india-is-not-just-a-mkt-its-much-bigger-ceo/articleshow/114991491.cms), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fmcg/can-make-the-elephant-dance-by-pulling-two-levers-in-india-unilever-ceo/articleshow/114991312.cms)

Hein Schumacher, CEO of Unilever, emphasizes India's pivotal role in the company's global strategy, highlighting its importance beyond just a market.
Schumacher notes the rapid transformation in India's consumer landscape, with quick commerce and rural growth making significant strides.
Despite challenges in other Asian markets, Unilever remains optimistic about its medium-term growth, particularly in North America and Europe.
The CEO is upbeat about India's long-term prospects, acknowledging the dual premiumisation trends and the country's role as a major R&D and talent hub.
Schumacher stresses the need for Unilever to adapt to India's evolving market dynamics, balancing traditional trade with modern retail and digital platforms.

Source: The Times Of India, The Economic Times