Yamson Retires After 38 Years

Mr. Ishmael Yamson, chief executive of Unilever Ghana Limited will retire as chief executive officer of the company on December 31, 2004, after 38 years of distinguished service. He will however remain as non-executive chairman.

Mr. Charles Cofie, currently managing director of Unilever, Malawi will be appointed chief executive officer of Unilever Ghana limited in succession to Mr. Yamson.

Mr. Charles Cofie was appointed managing director of Unilever Malawi in April 2003. His previous executive appointments include marketing director of Unilever Ghana Limited, 2002-2003 and customer service director, 2000-2002.