Innovation in Unilever
Brands and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. In Unilever, research and development (R&D) is the home of breakthrough technology for bigger, better, faster innovations.
Success for us means creating products that keep pace with changes in consumer lifestyles and that appeal to people at all income levels.
Our leadership
Professor Geneviève Berger, Chief Research & Development Officer and Michael Polk, President Global Foods, Home and Personal Care outline how we combine global strength in R&D with local knowledge to create unique products with proven benefits for consumers.
Research & development in Unilever
Research & development plays a key role in delivering proprietary breakthrough innovations. At Unilever, R&D is treated as an investment aligned closely with our overall business strategy.
The science behind success
The common thread running through all our R&D activities is a direct connection between science, technology and consumer needs.
Areas of innovation
Unilever is recognised as a world leader in R&D, both in terms of innovation (new products and mixes) and renovation (refreshing existing products).
How we work
We employ more than 6000 R&D professionals in six global research centres, 13 global product development centres and regional development & country implementation centres.
Responsible innovation
We believe our products make a real contribution to an individual’s wellbeing and that of their community, while having the least possible adverse effect on the environment at every stage in the product lifecycle.
