Reginaldo Ecclissato

Chief Supply Chain Officer Unilever

Reginaldo Ecclissato took up his role as Unilever ’ s Chief Supply Chain Officer in April 2022 . The move was part of a wider management shake-up at the consumer goods giant . His appointment came during a period of time when Unilever announced it was cutting 1,500 jobs globally - reducing senior management roles by around 15 % and junior ones by 5 %. The company said the move was designed to make Unilever a “ simpler , more category-focused business ”.

Ecclissato was previously executive VP Mexico , Central America & Greater Caribbean . He took over from Marc Engel , who moved on after 30 years with the company . In that role he oversaw a total of 11 countries , 12 product categories and high levels of growth , despite the challenges of the pandemic .

Prior to that , he was in charge of Unilever ’ s supply chain in North America and Latin America , generating double-digit growth in the profitability of one of its largest regions .

Upon taking up his latest role ,

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Ecclissato , said : “ The pandemic is far from over and its impacts , such as record inflation and market volatility , continue to challenge us . But – together with our partners – we will continue serving and delighting our consumers , generating mutual responsible growth with our suppliers and furthering our positive action for people and planet , whatever challenges come our way .”

Ecclissato graduated from Universidade de Sao Paulo as an electrical engineer , Reginaldo started his journey at Unilever Brazil as a trainee in 1991 . Two years later , he was responsible for building a new factory and the production of a new category : powder detergents . In 1998 , he took up a position as Supply Chain Development Manager in the UK , and followed this up in 2001 by becoming Home Care Logistics and Planning Director for Latin America . In 2003 he moved back to his native Brazil , becoming Home Care Supply Chain Leader , and two years later moved to Central America as the Supply Chain Director .

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