Unilever executive (UEx)
The Unilever executive (UEx) 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.
Doug Baillie -President, Africa Business Group & HPC North Africa, Middle East & Turkey
Doug Baillie was born and educated in Zimbabwe, Doug graduated from the University of Natal and joined Unilever SA in 1978.
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.
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.
Sandy Ogg – Chief HR Officer
Sandy was born in Norfolk, Virginia, US in 1954. He was educated at the US Coast Guard Academy, George Washington University and Northwestern University and enjoyed a wide-ranging career in leadership development and change management before joining Unilever in 2003.
Michael B. Polk – President Global Foods, Home & Personal Care
Michael Polk serves on the Executive Board (UEx) of Unilever. He was appointed President, Global Foods, Home and Personal Care in June 2010.
Pier Luigi Sigismondi - Chief Supply Chain Officer
Pier Luigi Sigismondi was appointed Chief Supply Chain Officer and a member of the Unilever Executive in September 2009. An Italian national, he holds a Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia.
