Unilever Leadership Executive (ULE)
The Unilever Leadership Executive (ULE) is responsible for managing profit and loss, and delivering growth across our regions, categories and functions.
Paul Polman – Chief Executive Officer
Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, was appointed an Executive Director to the Boards of Unilever PLC and Unilever NV in October 2008, the first time an external candidate was chosen for the role.
Douglas Anderson Baillie – Chief HR Officer
Douglas Baillie is a British national, born (1955) and educated in Zimbabwe. Doug graduated from the University of Natal with majors in Business Finance, Marketing and Business Administration and joined Unilever South Africa in 1978.
Professor Geneviève Berger – Chief Research & Development Officer
Geneviève Berger was educated in physics and medicine, and holds three doctorates: a PhD in Physics, a PhD in Human Biology and a Medical Doctorate.
Kevin Havelock – President, Refreshment
Kevin Havelock was appointed President of Unilever’s Refreshment category, which comprises our ice cream and drinks brands, in September 2011. Previously, he was Executive Vice President for Unilever’s global Ice Cream businesses.
Jean-Marc Huët - Chief Financial Officer
Jean-Marc Huët joined Unilever in February 2010 as Chief Financial Officer.
Alan Jope – President, North Asia
Alan Jope was appointed President of Unilever’s businesses across North Asia in September 2011. The region includes China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Korea.
Dave Lewis - President, Personal Care
Dave Lewis has had a long career at Unilever, starting in 1987 and moving through different roles in Europe, South America and Asia.
Harish Manwani – Chief Operating Officer
Harish Manwani is an honours graduate from Mumbai University and has a master's degree in management studies. He also attended the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.
Antoine de Saint-Affrique – President, Foods
Antoine de Saint-Affrique was appointed President of Unilever’s Foods category in September 2011. He has worked in roles across Unilever since 2000, most recently as Executive Vice President for Unilever’s world-leading skincare brands.
Pier Luigi Sigismondi - Chief Supply Chain Officer
Pier Luigi Sigismondi was appointed Chief Supply Chain Officer in September 2009 and is a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive. An Italian national, he holds a Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia.
Keith Weed - Chief Marketing and Communication Officer
Keith Weed began his career with Michelin and joined Unilever in 1983, moving on to senior positions in France and the USA and global roles. He holds a first-class degree in engineering from the University of Liverpool.
Jan Zijderveld - President, Europe
Jan Zijderveld joined Unilever in 1987, moving through a variety of roles in Australasia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Kees Kruythoff – President, North America
Kees Kruythoff was appointed President of Unilever’s North America cluster in September 2011, after senior roles with the company in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
