Our leadership

Charles E Golden Non-Executive Director

Charles Golden was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Unilever in 2006. He is also a member of the Unilever’s Audit Committee.

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.

Manvinder Singh (Vindi) Banga President Foods

Manvinder Singh Banga has held a variety of positions in Unilever since he joined in 1977.

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.

Paul Polman Chief Executive Officer

Paul Polman has been CEO of Unilever since January 2009. Under his leadership Unilever has an ambitious vision to fully decouple its growth from overall environmental footprint and increase its positive social impact through the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan.

Graeme Pitkethly Chief Financial Officer

Graeme Pitkethly, Chief Financial Officer, was appointed an Executive Director to the Boards of Unilever N.V. and Unilever PLC in April 2016.

Dr Marijn Dekkers Chairman, Unilever N.V. and PLC

Dr Marijn Dekkers was appointed Chairman of Unilever in April 2016. He is also a member of Unilever’s Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Michael Treschow Chairman, Unilever N.V. and PLC

Michael Treschow was appointed Chairman of Unilever in May 2007. He is also a member of Unilever's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee.

Nils Andersen Non-Executive Director

Nils Andersen was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Unilever in April 2015. He is also a member of Unilever's Compensation Committee.

Laura Cha Non-Executive Director

Laura Cha was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Unilever in May 2013. She is also a member of Unilever’s Corporate Responsibility Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.