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Unilever Future
Leaders' League

This is our annual global challenge! We connect teams of future talent with our brands and people to experience a real business scenario.

What is Future Leaders’ League (UFLL)

Unilever's Future Leaders' League is a local and global business competition, giving you the opportunity to experience what Unilever is really like: our brands, our culture, and our people. You'll get the chance to work with Unilever leaders, on a real business scenario, and get a unique development experience along the way.

By joining our Future Leaders' League in your country, you will get to see our company from the inside, discover what interests you, meet other graduate talent, and develop your skills. And - the teams that win the local FLL competition in their country, get to join the global finals at our head office in London!

Learn from the inside, be inspired by leaders, and discover the future you.

Why join in?

You’ll get to:

Learn by doing - on a real business challenge

Connect with inspirational leaders at Unilever

Explore what Unilever's all about and whether that's a match for you

The winning team:

Will get invited to an exclusive Unilever experience

Will get the chance to do an assignment with a global brand team.

How to get involved

Interested in joining UFLL in the 2024-2025 academic year? Then please check out Unilever's LinkedIn page, and follow Unilever on Instagram in your country. This way, you'll be first to know when applications open up to join UFLL in your location!

Check out our recent LinkedIn live sessions

The highly anticipated 2023 Instalment of the Future Leaders' League has successfully concluded, and we are thrilled to announce that the live session recordings are now available for viewing. If you missed the event or wish to relive the inspiring moments, you can access the recordings at your convenience.

Moreover, even though the main event has concluded, you can still benefit from the knowledge shared by industry experts. We have upcoming LinkedIn Live sessions that you won’t want to miss. Secure your spot; RSVP on LinkedIn and gain valuable insights to propel your career forward.

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UFLL stories

"The best decision I ever made! The best lesson I learned from my fellow participants and the Unilever leaders was that I am capable of achieving anything and contribute positively to the wider world."

Saumya Gunaseelan Sri Lanka

“Unilever has been my dream company since I was a teenager. For me, getting an opportunity to represent my country in a global competition like UFLL was a dream come true. UFLL has given me the opportunity to have exclusive interactions with Unilever's leaders who are an inspiration to me as I aspire to be them in the coming years.”

Pranjali Jagdish Rao India

“Looking back, working with teammates from different geographical locations really developed my agility and resilience. Second-to-none was hearing from the Senior Leadership, including the CEO himself! The whole UFLL experience motivated me to work in the company of my choice – Unilever, and I am very proud of my decision.”

Onkar Pratik India

“I worked on a case study for a global Unilever brand, interviewed consumers from five continents and presented my team's findings in front of the senior business leaders of Unilever. The highlight of my UFLL journey was when my questions were featured in segments with both the CEO and CHRO of Unilever.”

Debrup Poddar India

“I was privileged to be chosen out of more than 10,000 people to represent Unilever North Africa, Middle East in the global competition. It shaped me and transformed my mindset from a university student to a purpose-driven professional’s - seeking new growth and learning opportunities. I’m beyond thankful for the friendships I’ve developed and challenges I learned along the way. Unilever is indeed a school!”

Leen El Khatib Lebanon

“I can confidently say that it played a crucial role in shaping who I am today in the workforce. It was a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of growth at Unilever and develop critical skills that are essential in my day-to-day life.”

Michelle Kassouf Lebanon

"Through UFLL I was able to discover my passion for business and marketing and later on I was able to make a career out of it. This experience was truly life-changing!”

Anis Abdel Mageed Egypt

“Today, in my role as a Brand Manager in Bangladesh, I apply the learnings from UFLL to create more value for our consumers. UFLL also made me realize the power of Unilever brands and how they can play a crucial role in addressing many global challenges that we see today.”

Afnan Bin Ashraf Bangladesh

“As a team, purpose was at the heart of everything we did, and all of this led to the most memorable part of UFLL for me: having Team Malaysia crowned as the Global Champion of UFLL 2021! I’m now a Unilever Management Trainee.”

Raja Rajeswary Malaysia

“Sometimes in life you must go against the grain and step out of your comfort zone because that is where your growth begins. And thanks to the UFLL I was able to do a lot of that!”

Ernst Lovanice USA

“The entire UFLL experience made me a more resilient and ambitious professional and taught me that small steps go a long way. Despite being a competition, the friendships that we made and the sense of companionship and support between all teams was a vibe I will never forget.”

Constança Roque Portugal

“During UFLL we had conversations with Unilever’s top executives and the experience showed me how I, just like everyone at Unilever, is driven by purpose, and can grow the business whilst leveraging it as a tool to drive positive change in society and for the environment.”

Fleur Oste Netherlands

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