Bayer Consumer Health Names New President In Surprise Move

Heiko Schipper is departing for Unilever with Bayer Consumer Health promoting Julio Triana to take over just days before a capital markets day which will set the future direction of the business.

• Source: Bayer

Bayer Consumer Health’s president Heiko Schipper is stepping down with company veteran Julio Triana lined up as his replacement, effective from 1 May.

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