Paul Polman @PaulPolman

Paul Polman was the CEO of Unilever from 2009 to 2018. Polman is also the co-founder and chair of IMAGINE and the founder of the Kilimanjaro Blind Trust charity. He is a speaker on philanthropy, leadership, innovation, and sustainability. Polman is the author of “Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take.”

Latest Articles

Opinion: CEOs worldwide must drive healthier, more sustainable diets

over 1 year ago // Food Systems

Will global leaders in the food and beverage industry commit to spearheading the push for healthier, greener products?

Why businesses must adapt to the SDGs

over 9 years ago // Private sector engagement

Businesses that don't positively contribute to society will find themselves more and more isolated — abandoned by consumers and shareholders alike, as they increasingly choose to buy products from and invest in businesses that recognize the opportunities that the SDGs represent. Unilever CEO Paul Polman explains why we need new, dynamic models for growth through the sharing economy, using big data to unlock new insights and adopting closed-loop cycles.

Involve business to secure binding COP21 agreement

about 10 years ago // #PlanetWorth

Differences must be put aside to ensure that the Paris climate conference is a success, writes Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever, in this exclusive op-ed. What role can business play?

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