Paul Polman

The keynotes by Paul Polman reflect his dedication to creating sustainable and equitable business practices for the future. As the CEO of Unilever, a world leader in food and detergent products, he holds a prominent and influential place in the business world.

Polman received his BBA and BA at the University of Groningen in 1977 and then his MBA in Finance and International Marketing in 1070 at the University of Cincinnati. Upon graduating, he immediately began working for Procter & Gamble as a cost analysis. He stayed at the company for the next 27 years, working his way up to the Managing Director and the Group President in Europe.

He joined Unilever in 2009 and took on the role of Chief Executive Officer. The keynotes by Paul Polman offer insight into a future of sustainable and equitable business and trade policies.