Global leadership program: Unilever and Tack TMI Celebrate Gold Win at the 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®


 

London, 18 August 2025 – Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods, together with Tack TMI, an international learning and development expert, has celebrated a Gold win in the Leadership Development category at the 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®.

Announced on 14 August, the award celebrates the success of their joint initiative “Leadership for Future Manufacturing” – a global leadership program designed to strengthen frontline leadership in complex production environments. By combining innovative learning strategies, local relevance, and strong international collaboration, the program has empowered managers to lead effectively, foster teamwork, and enhance performance across Unilever’s global sites.

Unilever and Tack TMI - global leadership development program delivered worldwide

Sharing his thoughts on the award, Jim O’Brien, CEO of Tack TMI said: 

In our industry, which is focused on achieving results through behaviour change, demonstrating measurable business impact is both rare and challenging. This Gold award from Brandon Hall Group™ is a testament to the extraordinary impact we have created together with Unilever. We are truly grateful to Unilever for trusting us with this programme and for their collaboration and commitment throughout our longstanding partnership. This recognition reflects not only the strength of the programme, but also the dedication of our global teams in delivering meaningful outcomes across regions. Thank you to everyone who has brought this initiative to life and to those who continue to drive positive client impact every day.

Also commenting on the award, Veronica Luna, Global Supply Chain Learning and Development Lead, Unilever said:

“Frontline leaders are the heartbeat of our factories. They’re not just managing operations – they’re shaping culture, driving performance, and inspiring teams every single day. This award is a powerful recognition of their role and the impact of investing in their growth. The Leadership for Future Manufacturing program was designed to meet them where they are, with practical tools and real-world relevance. Seeing how it’s empowered our teams globally is deeply rewarding. I’m proud of what we’ve built together and excited for what’s next.”

The global leadership program was designed by Tack TMI’s global consulting team and brought to life through expert delivery across regions including Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East—ensuring both global consistency and strong local relevance.

“This year’s Excellence Award winners exemplify the transformative power of strategic human capital management. Through their innovative approaches to talent development and employee engagement, these organizations have not only achieved remarkable business outcomes but have also redefined what it means to create truly people-centric workplaces,” said Rachel Cooke, Brandon Hall Group™ Chief Operating Officer and HCM Excellence Awards® Program Leader.

Submissions for the award were reviewed by a diverse panel of independent industry professionals, Brandon Hall Group™ analysts, and senior executives, using a set of rigorous evaluation criteria:

  • Alignment to business need and context
  • Program design and delivery
  • Adoption, innovation, and creativity
  • Overall impact and measurable outcomes

 

The Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Conference, will be held on February 2026, where the winners will be honoured with Excellence Award and selected organisations will also share best practices.

Unilever and Tack TMI - global leadership development program delivered worldwide

The 2025 Excellence Award recipients represent the pinnacle of achievement in human capital management. What sets this year’s winners apart is their bold embrace of emerging technologies and their commitment to creating meaningful employee experiences that drive tangible business results.

Mike Cooke, Brandon Hall Group™ Chief Executive Officer.

About Unilever

Unilever is among the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream products, available in over 190 countries and used daily by 3.4 billion people. In 2024, Unilever reported turnover of €60.8 billion. Its purpose-led business model, The Unilever Compass, drives sustainable growth by improving planetary health, supporting people’s wellbeing, and contributing to a fairer society.

www.unilever.com

About Tack TMI

Tack TMI partners with organisations worldwide to deliver meaningful learning experiences that build the skills, mindsets, and behaviours needed for long-term success. With 110+ years of expertise and presence in more than 55 countries, Tack TMI offers leadership, sales, customer experience, and personal effectiveness solutions that blend global scale with local impact. As part of Gi Group Holding, Tack TMI helps organisations of all sizes strengthen culture, develop talent, and drive performance.

www.tacktmiglobal.com

About Brandon Hall Group™

Brandon Hall Group™ is a leading professional development firm offering research, insights, and certification for HR and learning executives. Its prestigious HCM Excellence Awards® programme has recognised outstanding organisations for over 30 years, earning a reputation as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.”

The awards recognize the best organizations that have successfully developed and deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems and tools that have achieved measurable results. We are honored to receive applications from organizations worldwide ranging from small, medium, large and global enterprises to government, not-for-profits and associations.

www.brandonhall.com

Media Contact
Lauren Kidd
Head of Global Marketing, Tack TMI
lauren.kidd@tacktmiglobal.com

 

This press release was originally published on Tacktmiglobal.com. To read the original, please click here.

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