Esi Eggleston Bracey

Chief Growth and Marketing Officer at Unilever

About This Expert

Esi Eggleston Bracey, serves as Unilever’s Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, playing a pivotal role in propelling Unilever forward into the next era of marketing. Her journey as the Unilever Executive commenced in January 2024. 

In her earlier roles, Esi held the positions of President of Unilever USA and CEO of Unilever Personal Care in North America. In this capacity, she spearheaded operations for an array of iconic brands, including Dove, Degree, Shea Moisture, Vaseline, and Axe, among others. Esi’s leadership during this tenure significantly contributed to the success and prominence of these household names.

Previously, she held the prestigious position of President of Coty’s Global Consumer Beauty Division and served as Senior Vice President of Procter & Gamble’s Global Cosmetics, where she led a portfolio of flagship international makeup brands.

Esi firmly believes in the potential of business to serve as a force for good. Her influence extends beyond boardrooms as she actively contributed to shaping Dove’s CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Coalition and ardently champions Shea Moisture’s impactful collaboration with the New Voices Fund, specifically focused on supporting Women of Color Entrepreneurs.