LONDON – October 8, 2013 – Former Unilever CEO and Reuters Chairman Niall Fitzgerald, KBE, has been named non-executive Chairman of marketing and brand consultancy Brand Learning.
Fitzgerald served as Chairman and CEO of Unilever from 1996 to 2004, and Chairman of Reuters until 2011. He led Unilever through transformation and renewal and currently chairs the British Museum, the Leverhulme Trust and Munster Rugby club among his wide portfolio of consultancy and business interests.
Fitzgerald has always been passionate about the role of marketing and brands in driving business growth and is a tireless advocate of the contribution of outstanding people in driving shareholder value.
His international business experience is expected to boost the firm as they expand beyond their London and New York bases to open their Asia Pacific hub in Singapore.
“I have always admired the work that Brand Learning does for its clients and their deep understanding of the central role that marketing plays in creating the customer value needed to drive growth. Brand Learning brings a sharp edge to organizations seeking to build their marketing capabilities and I look forward to helping expand the business internationally,” FitzGerald commented.
At the same time, Brand Learning co-founder and CEO Mhairi McEwan shared, "Niall’s appointment is a significant landmark in the history of Brand Learning; our team is inspired by the extraordinary breadth of experience he brings and are excited to be part of the international expansion he will help support."
"Over the course of September Niall has spent time getting to know our business, our clients and our global team. We are already seeing the value he will bring to our business through positive challenge, a truly global perspective and boundless energy," he said.
