February 14, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Unilever":
Business & Money: 3 Mar 11
Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson announced plans on Thursday to appoint Leif Johansson, the outgoing CEO of Swedish heavy vehicle manufacturer Volvo, as its new chairman of the board.
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Business & Money: 6 Dec 10
Ericsson chairman Michael Treschow informed the Swedish telecommunications firm on Monday that he will resign from his post next year or in 2012, according to a company statement.
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Business & Money: 22 May 07
One of Sweden's most senior businessmen has warned against reducing consumption as a way of dealing with climate change. Worry over climate change is the greatest threat to growth, says Unilever chairman Michael Treschow.
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Society: 13 Apr 07
A men's underwear ad has been ruled sexist for featuring scantily clad women and depicting them as "mere objects for male sexuality". The boxers also bore a symbol for a 'woman magnet'.
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Business & Money: 13 Feb 07
Marcus Wallenberg, scion of Sweden's most powerful business dynasty, has been named chairman of electrical giant Electrolux. The appointment seals his position as one of the top names in Swedish industry.
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Business & Money: 12 Jan 07
Swedish businessman Michael Treschow has been appointed chairman of Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever, in a widely expected move.
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Business & Money: 19 Dec 06
Michael Treschow will not stand for re-election as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Electrolux. Indications suggest that Unilever is next in line for the controversial business leader.
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Business & Money: 17 Dec 06
Ericsson chairman Michael Treschow is set to be made head of Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever, it has been reported in the UK.
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Politics: 29 Jul 05
Where better to solve the world's problems than the picturesque lakeside town of Tällberg, 270km north of Stockholm? That's where 450 politicians, artists and business leaders from around the world are gathering to discuss today's big issues.
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National: 13 Apr 05
Sweden's biggest ice cream maker, GB Glace, is accused of "reinforcing the racist structure of society" with its new ice cream - the unfortunately-named 'Nogger Black'.
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As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
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