CEO Today UK Awards 2021

119 CEO TODAY UNITED KINGDOM AWARDS 2021 Consumer Goods About Alan Jope Alan joined Unilever in the UK in 1985, subsequently working in North America for 14 years and in Asia for 13 years. Before being appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Alan served as President of Unilever’s Personal Care business from 2014 and continued as President when the name of the division changed in 2018 to Beauty & Personal Care. From 2009 Alan led Unilever’s business in China and North Asia, doubling its size and laying important foundations for future success. He was appointed to Unilever’s Leadership Executive in 2011 in his role as President of Unilever’s businesses across North Asia. His previous senior roles have also included President Russia, Africa & Middle East; global category leader for several of Unilever’s Foods businesses; and President of Unilever’s Home & Personal Care business in North America. Earlier, Alan worked in a number of sales and marketing roles in the UK, Thailand, and the US. Alan holds a Bachelor of Commerce with honours from Edinburgh University, Scotland. He also graduated from Harvard Business School’s General Management Program in 2001. History 2019 Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Unilever N.V. and Unilever PLC 2018 Personal Care becomes Beauty & Personal Care Division 2014 President of Unilever’s Personal Care business 2013 President of Unilever Russia, Africa & Middle East 2011 President of Unilever’s businesses across North Asia and member of the Unilever Leadership Executive 2009 Chair of Unilever in Greater China 2000 Global Category Leader for several of Unilever’s Foods & Refreshment divisions, and President of Unilever’s Home & Personal Care business in North America 1999 VP of Marketing, Unilever’s Helene Curtis business 1995 VP, Personal Care for Unilever Thailand with additional responsibility for Hair Care in Asia Pacific 1985 Joined Unilever. 2.5 billion people use our products each day 400+ Unilever brands are used by consumers worldwide 190 Countries in which our brands are sold 155,000 Unilever people deliver our success €52 billion Our turnover in 2019