From you I learned that what you write one day on paper or in a word, can become the roadmap to transform a whole area. From a place of admiration, I feel honored to have coincided with you and learn from your leadership and ability to think differently and inspire people, you were part of the transformation of this team and I believe that we are finally managing to measure the ROI...

I wish you the best in your personal life, that all your dreams become projects and that you are always with those who admire you the most, your family.

I hope we meet again somewhere in the world!

Un abrazo grande!!

Laura S.

It's hard to write goodbye note , so it's a thank you note .

Thank you for generously sharing your wisdom, knowledge , experience ,and visibility . It was a unique journey learning from you , may the sun always shine on your path , until we meet again.

Solmaz

I am personally grateful for your amazing support, your generosity to take the time to share your knowledge, expertise and experience and always be caring.

this short message will never be enough to express all the gratitude and appreciation.

thank you

As you decided to leave us for your next journey, this would be a moment for me to express my deepest gratitude for your exceptional leadership and unwavering support. Having the chance to work under your guidance has been an absolute privilege, and I have learned so much from your wisdom, kindness and top notch "role model".

Your ability to inspire and motivate the team is truly remarkable, and your "silent positive" impact on our work environment will be felt for years to come. You have become my IDOL in work.

I won't find this time difficult to say goodbye since I know we will meet again someday somewhere. Or else, you know how to find me via whatsapp :).

Thank you for being a 10/10 boss and for making a lasting difference in my memory. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.

Huyen (Jennifer)

Sheryll

I'm super sad to see you leave UL however really happy for you to start a new exciting journey in your life.

I have learnt so much from working with you & watching you in action & for that i will forever be grateful. Thanks a million for all the support you have given me & for believing in me. I will keep all these learnings with me forever & will always remember you as a great leader!

Unfortunately did not get the chance to meet you in person so don't have any cool pictures, but looking forward for the opportunity in future whenever you're in UK ;)

best of luck & see you someday!

-Sarah Sakr

It has been an absolute pleasure working with you. Always pushing everyone's potential and driving a growth mindset - sign of a great leader. Thanks for being my sounding board and an informal mentor. I will genuinely miss that. Wishing you the very best in life. Hope to stay connected.

warm regards,

Sangeetha

As you turn the page over to a new chapter, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your guidance and leadership. Your vision, dedication and unwavering support have not only shaped my professional outlook but have inspired me to always give my best.

Your ability to lead with compassion has left a lasting impression on me - i will always carry with me the lessons you've taught and I'm incredibly thankful for all the opportunities you have provided me. Please know that you've had a lasting impact, not only on me but on many others.

The 2 big takeaways that will always stay with me : "Data is Power" and "Templatize everything"

Hope to work again together soon! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING :)

Karishma

I experienced those amazing moments with you, not only the excitement of having great learning journey and achievements, but also through those emotional, stressful and challenging situations. I admire how you are always being super cool in the middle of the storm - which made me and the rest of the team members feel comfortable to deliver the achievements in difficult situations. Everyone will say they got lot of things to learn from you, and so do I.

Too many things I want to say, and definitely sad to see you are leaving us. But, I tell myself that life must go on, and I believe another excitements are there waiting for you to create your another great foot-prints. So, thank you and good luck Tuomas! This is not my goodbye note to you, but it is my wishes note for your shining new part of your life. Till we cross our paths again someday :)

Cheers - Galuh

I also learned a lot from you and your lessons have truly inspired me to become better. I am really happy to have had the chance to see you in person at least before you move on to your next chapter. We've been talking about tennis for several years now and I'm glad that the day finally came. You're too good btw!! Thanks for all the memories and coaching. I will forever remember you as part of my leadership journey and I will make sure to pass on the learnings to the people I will also have the honor to lead in the future.

-Gerald

Thanks for the advices and the opportunities and the support! Wishing you all the best in your new adventures. You'll definitely be missed around here!

Pia

You have inspired us with your vision, unwavering dedication, leaving a legacy that will be felt for years to come.

As you move on to the next chapter I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support, guidance, encouragement and exceptional leadership, which has shaped both my career and character.

While it is bitter to say goodbye, I am overtly excited for the opportunities that await you and wish you every success.

you will be greatly missed, but your impact will not be forgotten, may our paths stay close and may the odds be in your favor.

Usman Abiola

i believe Goodbye is not a thing in this Digital world :), so we will definitely see you soon :), I want to Thank you for your practical leadership style that has given courage to achieve unimaginable goals.

Wishing you all the best for your future endeavors and success at every step :)

THANKYOU!!

Faizan

It is really sad to see you leave as you have been an amazing leader to the Marketing Procurement Team.

Your unique way of challenging each of us to our best has made this team an outstanding one, and that is certainly all to do with its leader :)

I am thankful for having shared all these years learning from you, your way of thinking beyond the bigger picture and asking to crack our message by making long stories as short as one sentence. I have saved some good advice like "trust and verify" forever in my mind.

Thank you for guiding this team to where it is today, for pushing me to my best and believing in the potential I could bring to the role I am currently at.

I am sure we will cross paths some day again, but until then I wish you all the best in your new journey and hope to see you soon.

Best,

Anahi

We have been working as MBS managers for more than 9 years.

I felt you as if you're my big brother. I felt really safe and sympathy talking with you and I got many great advices in our conversation and looking at how you behave.

I wish a great new journey with tons of my respect.

Keep connected in SNS. And let's reunite in somewhere in the future.

Best regards

Shinya

You are a True Leader !!

I am not seeing you leaving (and please don't). it is just a Thanksgiving note :). I learnt so much from you directly, indirectly ..Thank you for showing the way and sharing your vision, inspire us with your passion, patience and strong determination, enabling teams to achieve. I hope this journey continues and i get more chances to be amazed and learn from you.

Thank you,

Shweta

Thanks for the guidance and support for all these years, you are a real tutor in my career. You make me understand the true meaning of North Star. The North Star principle guide me though the hard time and challenges for the past and will do in the future.

I wish you all the best in future and enjoy your future journey.

Linda Wang

I only wish I had more time to learn from you. The lessons I’ve gained from working with you will stay with me as always and I will try to find my way by reminding myself  ‘what would Tuomas do in this circumstance?’ or just by whatsapp you ahaha😊

Thank you for everything you have done, I will always refer to you in my future career as a role model. You will be greatly missed as a mentor and as a person.

Wishing you the very best in your next chapter.

Ezgi

You hold a true leadership quality which is admired by everyone.

Thank you for trusting me and making me feel that I must stand and speak up for myself.

Lucky to catch up and spend some quality time during India Visit.

Your advice will be truly considered throughout my career life.

Will miss you, your inputs and support extended towards me.

Thank You,

Rashmi N

I have only been at Unilever since February, but the impact that I have felt from your exceptional leadership says everything you need to know about how valued, respected and loved you really are in the Unilever family.

I send you my best wishes for the next chapter in your life and I'm sure many amazing opportunities will come your way.

Thank you for shaping the Procurement Team to what it is today and you will be certainly leaving a long-lasting legacy that will be irreplaceable.

You will be missed by everyone on a personal level, but your expertise, knowledge, guidance, support and dedication to growing this team from strength to strength, will be missed massively from a business perspective as well.

I wish we could have spent more time together, but hopefully one day our paths will cross again.

Take care and hope to see you soon,

Edward

Over the course of the year I've been incredibly motivated by your leadership style. Your guidance and support have made a huge impact on me.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to change my career path. It has been a a life-changing experience, and I am deeply grateful for your trust and encouragement.

Wishing you all the best in your future projects.

Stay in touch!

Sandra.

I think that perfectly sums up what we will miss you for. The way you just humanize every interaction no matter the situation. It makes a great blueprint for what a leader should be.

I hope that wouldn't be the last time we ever meet in person, and we somehow find ourselves in a bar, a tennis court or a golf course (or even all 3) soon enough! Wishing you all the best in your new role and thanks for everything, Tuomas!

-Gio-

It's been an absolute privilege to meet you and work under your leadership! You've been truly inspiring and positively impacted my life not only professionally but personally!

Thank you for always believing in me. Thank you for everything.

The guidance, support and the safety you've provided to the procurement team will be irreplaceable and you will be immensely missed!

I hope life takes you on many other unforgettable adventures. Enjoy the nature and skiing to the fullest!

I hope to cross paths again soon!

Wish you all the best Tuomas.

Tigi

You are a true leader, a mentor and an inspiration to so many.

You are the ultimate master of strategy and your deep expertise in marketing is unparalleled.

However, what sets you apart is your humility, kindness and caring nature, you’ve created a team where absolutely everyone feels valued.

Heartfelt thanks for all the fun and learnings, your influence and impact are immeasurable and I’m deeply grateful to have had the chance to work for you, you are simply the best.

I know you will continue to inspire and achieve incredible things whatever you do. Wishing you so much happiness for the future.

Sam

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Its hard to see you go.

You are an inspiration, a great leader. It has been great working under your guidance for the past few years. I had hoped to learn more from you.

For me, you have always been a guide and a mentor. I have learned so much from you. In fact - a few learnings that I will always keep with me forever. Thank you for believing in me with the work and responsibilities that you gave me. Thanks for always being approachable. Thank you for creating a positive and supportive workplace.

Best wishes for your new journey! You are definitely going to shine in all that you do.

Best Regards.

Pallavi.

Very few people possess the unique qualities you have – your deep understanding of people, markets, and culture is remarkable. You are truly an exceptional leader, bringing a sense of confidence and purpose within the team. You will be truly missed 😊

Best regards,
Paulomi

Thank you so much for your leadership, you have truly been the captain of the boat during the storm while leading by example with such grace and humility. You not only drive excellence in everything that you do but you do it with such kindness and humanity, setting an incredible example for each of us. Thank you for everything you have done for this team, we will miss you but your legacy will remain. Wishing you all the best, I am really excited for whatever is next for you! Take care!

Felicia

I know we've only been working together since early this year (For future you: the year is 2024 😉), and during this brief period, you have set an example on how to successfully lead a global organisation and still be approachable and humble, and I think that's the quality not possess by many and (I suspect) it comes with the wealth of experience you have acquired.

So, thank you for the good example and it has been a pleasure to join your cause. I wish you nothing better than good friendships and future success, kind Sir 🫡

-Ridwan

I find it very difficult to write this message, but as they say, all good things must come to an end. In my 28 years at UL, I have never worked with anyone for more than 3 years, as the inspiration just waned. However, the last ,ore than 6 years have been a fantastic journey, both professionally and personally.

You have done amazing work, not only for UL but for each of us, helping us learn, grow, and shine. I truly enjoyed our time together and will greatly miss you!! Millions of thanks for everything, Tuomas. There are no words to express how grateful I am for all that I have learned from you. You are an amazing leader and, most importantly, an amazing person.

I hope our paths cross again soon. I wish you all the best for the future! Don't be a stranger when you are in Hungary. I still hope that one day we can sail together on Lake Balaton or I can see the grass you have cut :)

Mindent köszönök! Viki

I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the support and the great connections we've made.

I really admire you, and you'll definitely be missed around here.

Whenever you feel like visiting Brazil, don't forget to let me know. It would be awesome to catch up and show you around.

All the best in your new challenge!

Rúbia

As you are not completely gone, I hope I can even benefit more of your knowledge and insights in the months to come. For the time after that I wish you all the best! Keep in touch, one way or the other.

Wilfried

I’ll start at the beginning. It’s 6 years now since you recruited me into Unilever and we started working together. I have seen you grow so much in that time to be the inspirational leader that you are today. It was fascinating learning the art of strategy, persuasion and telling “the story” from you. Not to mention your passion for data and connecting the spice rack 😃. I learnt so very much. As I am on maternity leave now, I really can’t imagine coming back to work and experiencing a Global Marketing Procurement function without you in it. The global team has grown from strength to strength under your leadership. Treasure the memories you take with you of me and know that you have left a big imprint in my working life. Also remember that everyone needs a woodpecker to get things done..😃I wish you all the best with your next endeavours. Your determination and sheer skill mean you will be a success at whatever you turn your hand to. Don’t be a stranger. All the best for a transformational year 2025. Unilever’s loss..the worlds gain.

Marie K x

Never really imagined that you would possible leave before me😉. A real pity for MBS and Unilever, as you got so much to offer. Especially your long term view, vision and strategy thinking combined with your amazing skills to condense & visualize it all in a convincing PP presentation or template. Not to forget your passion for data & KPIs. You were everywhere and rolling up your sleeves to give a helping hand if needed. I wonder how you did it. Incredible generous and resourceful. You saw the talent in people and gave them a chance to shine and grow and helped them overcome their weaker points. Also for me your best advice that will stay with me is "trust and verify" - see the best in people even they let you down. Thanks so much for leading us and energizing us. I wish you all the best on your new adventure. I hope you will eventually find the right path that will make you happy and grow even further. And I also wish the best for your family as they are an important part of the journey.

Good luck,

Kirsten