UnileverArticles & NewsCompaniesEsi Eggleston Bracey Receives Madam C.J. Walker Award, Honors Team SuccessThe award recognizes individuals in the beauty and personal care products industry who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through strong leadership and sustained efforts.CompaniesUnilever CEO Announces Plan to Retire in 2023CEO Alan Jope has informed the Unilever board of his intention to retire from the company at the end of 2023 after five years in the role.IngredientsUnilever x Geno to Scale Alternative to Palm Oil and Fossil FuelsThe $120 million venture is aimed to commercialize and scale alternatives to diversify plant-based feedstocks such as palm oil or fossil fuels to make key ingredients used in cleaning and personal care products.Formulating BasicsUnilever Highlights Rexona Innovators on 72-hr Deodorant ProtectionUnilever recently featured two Rexona team members who shared how they developed the company's patented deodorant technology that provides 72-hr sweat and odor protection.Literature/DataUnilever x IBM x STFC Research Reveals Niacinamide to Boost Skin DefensesNiacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, can boost both the numbers and effectiveness of the skin’s natural AMPs.CompaniesUnilever Initiates Positive Beauty Growth PlatformThe Positive Beauty Growth Platform will bring together scaleups, startups and academic institutes that are willing to take on Unilever's biodegradable and sustainable cosmetic and packaging challenge.