Unilever CEO Alan Jope speaks about H1 2022 Results

The video discusses Unilever's sales growth amidst high inflation, emphasizing strategic priorities and consumer demand. It covers inflation expectations, pricing strategies, and balancing consumer and shareholder interests. The video also addresses retail negotiations, political stability, board changes, and strategic business units. It highlights Ben & Jerry's unique governance and Unilever's growth in the health sector.

What was the underlying sales growth percentage reported by Unilever?

• 7.5%

• 10.3%

• 8.1%

• 5.2%

How does Unilever plan to handle the cost of living crisis in terms of pricing?

• By focusing only on premium products

• By reducing product quality

• By offering a good, better, best assortment

• By increasing prices across all products

What is Unilever's approach to dealing with inflation?

• Spreading cost increases over a couple of years

• Halting all price increases

• Passing all costs to consumers immediately

• Predicting future inflation trends

How does Unilever describe its relationship with major retailers?

• Distant and formal

• Collaborative and constructive

• Competitive and challenging

• Non-existent

What is the purpose of Unilever's organizational restructuring?

• To focus solely on the beauty sector

• To merge with another company

• To simplify the organization into five divisions

• To sell off the ice cream division

What is unique about Ben & Jerry's governance structure?

• It focuses solely on profit

• It is managed directly by Unilever's CEO

• It has no independent board

• It includes an independent board for social mission

What is Unilever's strategy for growth in the health and well-being sector?

• Large transformational acquisitions

• Organic growth and bolt-on acquisitions

• Exiting the sector entirely

• Focusing only on existing brands