Heiko Schipper
President of Foods at Unilever
Unilever•Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Passionate about using science and innovation to improve people's lives, I have dedicated my career to leading high impact businesses and building brands in the consumer health and nutrition sectors. As the President of the Nutrition Business Group at Unilever, I am honored to spearhead our mission to be a force for good in the food industry. We recognize the power of our top brands - Knorr, Hellmann's, Horlicks, our Food solution business and our local strong brands - to make a positive impact on both individuals and the planet. Our goal is clear: to be market makers, setting the standard for sustainable practices while delivering superior products that enrich lives in every household we are in.
Career Timeline
- UnileverCurrentMay 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
- President, Foods Business GroupCurrentMay 2024–Present
- Mar 2018–May 2024· 6 yrs 2 mos
- Member of Board of Management Bayer AG & President Bayer Consumer HealthMar 2018–May 2024
- 1996–2017· 21 yrs
- CEO, Nestle Nutrition2014–2017
- Global Business Head, Infant Nutrition2013–2014
- Managing Director, Nestle Food & Beverage Division - Greater China Region2011–2013
- Regional Business Head, Infant Nutrition & Dairy - Greater China Region2010–2011
- Business Executive Manager, Dairy - Greater China Region2007–2010
- Business Executive Manager, Dairy - Phillippines2005–2007
- Marketing Advisor, Dairy SBU - Headquarters2003–2007
- Group Product Manager, Dairy - Indonesia1999–2003
- Marketing Trainee1996–1996
- Regional Sales Manager - Bangladesh1996–1999
- 1995–1995· 0 mos
- Manager, Marketing1995–1995
Education
Master's Degree
Economics
Erasmus University Rotterdam