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Unilever CEO defends food deal saying staff ‘not paid to be lazy’

Fernando Fernández argues $66bn combination of its food business with McCormick is right step despite upheaval

Unilever CEO defends food deal saying staff ‘not paid to be lazy’

TL;DR

  • Unilever CEO Fernando Fernández defends the $66bn food business combination with McCormick.
  • He considers the deal the right step forward, even with potential upheaval.
  • Fernández stated staff are not paid to be lazy, implying a call for hard work and progress.