First He Saved Unilever. Now He Wants to Save Capitalism.
Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever, led a dazzling career in consumer goods, from Procter & Gamble to Nestl\xe9 to the British multinational. His experience fending off a hostile takeover bid taught him that the doctrine of shareholder capitalism is wrong. He believes there\u2019s a better way of doing business, one that embraces all stakeholders \u2014 not just stockholders \u2014 and improves the environment. He cofounded the consultancy IMAGINE to further sustainable goals, and he shares his advice for the next generation of leaders. With Andrew Winston, Polman wrote the new book \u201cNet Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More than They Take\u201d.