Paul Polman — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Co-author of "Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take."
Served as CEO of Unilever from 2009 to 2019, implementing the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan and delivering significant returns.
Co-founder and Co-Chair of The Fashion Pact and co-founder of Imagine, an organization focused on addressing poverty, inequality, and climate change.
Serves as a Sustainable Development Goals Advocate/Advocate Emeritus at the United Nations.
An early proponent of Net Positive investing, sitting on the Founders Board of TPG Rise and founding Co-Chair of EQT Future.
Holds an MA in Economics and an MBA in Finance and International Marketing from the University of Cincinnati.

Biography

Paul Polman is a Dutch businessman and author, recognized for his leadership in sustainable business. He served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the British/Dutch consumer goods company Unilever from 2009 to 2019. During his tenure, Polman set an ambitious vision through the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, aiming to fully decouple business growth from its environmental footprint and increase positive social impact.