Capgemini bags Euro 100 million outsourcing contract from Unilever

New contract to commence in January 2013 with service being delivered from Chile, Brazil, Gautemala, India, Singapore, China

Unilever, a fast moving consumer goods company, has signed Capgemini, a global consulting and outsourcing services provider, as one of its global Strategic Suppliers under its ‘Partner to Win’ programme.

Capgemini has also been awarded a more than Euro 100 million five-year outsourcing contract for Unilever continuing its seven-year relationship delivering Unilever’s Southern Hemisphere Record to Report operations, global inter company processes, as well as Access Control and Reporting & Monitoring globally.

Following a comprehensive global tendering process, Capgemini has been selected to provide Finance and Accounting services, across more than 130 countries. Furthermore, Capgemini has been appointed as one of Unilever’s Strategic Business partners.

Hubert Giraud, CEO for Global Business Process Outsourcing at Capgemini said: “This win is testament to the team’s commitment and our ability to create a winning solution based on process harmonization and above all, a strong strategic partnership. Unilever is clearly a significant customer for us and it’s fantastic to see that view reciprocated. We look forward to continuing our long and successful relationship with Unilever.”

The new contract will commence in January 2013, with services being delivered from Chile, Brazil, Guatemala, India, Singapore and China.