Paul Polman : Unilevers former CEO & Chairman
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"If you\'re in a position to improve others\\u2019 lives, then that is your duty."
Paul Polman is Unilever\\u2019s former CEO (2009-2018), and currently co-founder of IMAGINE, where he is mobilizing businesses to tackle climate change and global inequality. At Unilever, Paul created (and proved) a long-term approach to global problems can also drive business performance. Prior to Unilever, he was Nestle\\u2019s CFO & Head of Americas. And Paul got his start at P&G, where he spent 27 years rising through the ranks ultimately leading Europe for P&G.
Paul continues to be active on the world stage, bridging the private/public sectors. Alongside the UN Secretary General, he helped develop the UN\\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals. Paul is chair of the International Chamber of Commerce, The B Team, Sa\\xefd Business School and Vice-Chair of the UN Global Compact. The Financial Times declared Paul "a standout CEO of the past decade\\u201d - as he is a leading proponent that business should be a force for good,\\xa0
Paul shares how one person - alone or at companies - can challenge the status quo to meaningfully tackle some of the world\\u2019s biggest problems. His stories and perspectives will inspire you to be the change you want to see in the world.
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