Unilever has ousted chief executive Hein Schumacher after less than two years, replacing him with chief financial officer Fernando Fernandez as the consumer goods group steps up efforts to revive its fortunes.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Unilever said Tuesday that Hein Schumacher is stepping down after less than two years as chief executive of the consumer goods giant.Schumacher will be replaced by CFO Fernando Fernandez,