When will Tracey Rogers retire as MD of Unilever Food Solutions?

Unilever Food Solutions has announced Tracey Rogers, Managing Director, is to retire from the business at the end of the year after 25 years’ service.

Tracey will be succeeded by Hazel Detsiny, currently VP Marketing Global e-Commerce for Unilever. She will take up the post on Saturday, October 1, 2016.

Tracey said: “It’s been very rewarding, taking on the many challenges faced by our business, but after 25 years with Unilever, and seven years as Managing Director of Unilever Food Solutions in the UK and Ireland, it’s time to hand over the reins.

“As a commercial marketer with a wealth of experience in international business to business and FMCG organisations such as Shell, Manpower and Proctor and Gamble, Hazel has a proven track record of growing brands. I’m confident that Hazel will continue to drive the business forward and keep our customers’ interests at the heart of everything we do.”

Hazel joined Unilever as a brand director in Europe in 2005, turning around the Slimfast UK business from four years of double-digit decline back to growth. In her role as VP Brand Building Foods and Ice Cream for the UK and Ireland she was responsible for growing brands including Knorr, PG and Hellmann’s.

Hazel said: “Tracey has made many significant contributions during her seven years as Managing Director. She has shaped the strategic agenda and successfully led the Food Solutions team to deliver great results.

“Known for her sharp business mind, entrepreneurial spirit and service to our industry, Tracey is a leader never afraid to speak her mind for the greater good of the business. Tracey is going to be a tough act to follow but I’m excited about the future and looking forward to the challenge.”

Tracey began her career at Unilever as Sales Director in the Personal Care division after which she held the roles of VP Personal Care, SVP Household Cleaners Europe and SVP Personal Care Europe. Before her current role, she was the Chair of Central Europe.

Tracey will be officially retiring on Saturday, December 31, 2016, this year to spend more time with her family.

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