Paul Polman
Former CEO
Paul Polman is the former CEO of Unilever. From 2009-2017, Polman’s leadership at Unilever focused on sustainability and long-term growth. Previously, he held positions as the Chief Financial Officer and head of the Americas for Nestlé, and, as the president of Procter & Gamble for Western Europe. He’s the co-founder and chair of Imagine, a foundation and corporation that aims to help companies meet UN goals for sustainable development. He’s also the author of Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take. You can follow him on Twitter @PaulPolman.
Paul Polman is the former CEO of Unilever. From 2009-2017, Polman’s leadership at Unilever focused on sustainability and long-term growth. Previously, he held positions as the Chief Financial Officer and head of the Americas for Nestlé, and, as the president of Procter & Gamble for Western Europe. He’s the co-founder and chair of Imagine, a foundation and corporation that aims to help companies meet UN goals for sustainable development. He’s also the author of Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take. You can follow him on Twitter @PaulPolman.
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