Leyal Eskin Yılmaz is a seasoned business leader with over 20 years of experience in the FMCG/CPG industry, spanning marketing, sales, and general management. She has held key roles across the USA, Turkey, UAE, and the Netherlands. Currently, she is the Chief Marketing Officer for Unilever’s Ice Cream business, overseeing Europe, UKI, and ANZ, while also leading global brands like Cornetto, Wall’s, Twister, Calippo, Carte d’Or, and Solero. Previously, she was General Manager for Unilever’s Personal Care business in Arabia, managing operations across seven countries and chairing the Advertising Business Group to promote responsible advertising in the GCC. Leyal was the first woman Head of Sales in Turkey, leading 5,500 people. Her earlier roles include VP of Home Care for Turkey, Central Asia, and Iran, and Global Brand Director for Vaseline, based in New Jersey, USA. She is a passionate advocate for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and women’s empowerment.