Unilever To Shutter Chicago Office

2009-11-11 | 08:15

Moving AP/deo, hair care group to Englewood, NJ.

Unilever is combining its Chicago-based antiperspirants, deodorant and hair care group with its skin care business to create a Personal Care (PC) business unit based at the company’s North America headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

As a result of the integration, Unilever will close the Chicago offices by July 2010.

“Over the last few years, we have made significant progress in bringing Unilever teams together in North America,” said Michael B. Polk, president Unilever Americas. “We have become a more unified, collaborative and focused organization—and, we are driving results. The decision to create a single PC unit within the US business is in line with this progress, and will leverage the resources and capabilities across our PC brands to drive further growth.”

“We are committed to working closely with our colleagues in Chicago to ensure a smooth transition,” added Polk.

The move will affect approximately 200 employees.