How Unilever Attracts and Develops Beauty’s Next Generation of Talent
As the beauty industry evolves to cover new frontiers, global beauty giant Unilever is proactively shaping its talent strategy to meet the new business realities.
The beauty industry, valued at $590 billion by 2030, is expanding beyond traditional product categories and increasingly intersecting with health and wellness. Consumers prioritize wellness, with 84% of US consumers and 94% in China considering it a top priority in 2024. Longevity and science-backed categories reshape the beauty landscape, with 44% of US consumers viewing beauty as taking care of the mind and body, and over 50% of consumers considering skincare a key contributor to their wellness routines.
Unilever, a global consumer goods giant, is at the forefront of this industry transformation. The company employs over 96,000 people worldwide, and its portfolio comprises over 100 brands, including Dove, Vaseline, and Nutrafol, generating €50.5 billion (approximately $55 billion) in revenue in 2025. Recognizing the need for talent that can navigate this evolving landscape, Unilever is prioritizing culturally attuned beauty candidates who excel at the intersection of science and creativity.
Anuradha Razdan, chief human resources officer for Unilever’s Beauty and Wellbeing business, discusses how the company attracts interdisciplinary talent and fosters new ways of working to shape the future of the beauty industry. She emphasizes the importance of candidates who can balance cultural fluency with commercial acumen and bring a blend of tech curiosity and human judgment.
Unilever seeks people who are passionate about the industry, continuously curious, willing to challenge assumptions, and able to work collaboratively across disciplines. The company's wide-ranging portfolio of brands offers leaders diverse opportunities to grow, with leaders often transitioning from operational or technical roles to brand-building and commercial leadership positions.
Additionally, Unilever invests heavily in training and development, offering extensive opportunities for employees to explore various roles and markets, both domestically and internationally.
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