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Paul Polman
Business Leader, Investor, Philanthropist,
Former CEO of Unilever
Netherlands
Paul Polman is an internationally recognised business leader, philanthropist, investor, speaker, and advocate for sustainable development. As CEO of Unilever (2009–2019), he pioneered a more responsible and purpose-driven business model.
A co-architect of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, he continues to drive system-wide change. He chairs One Young World, and The Valuable 500, and serves on several global advisory councils.
Paul is co-author of the bestselling book “Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take” which was recognised by the Financial Times as one of the top business books of the year.
Widely honoured, he is one of the few business leaders to receive the UN’s highest environmental award, a Knighthood from the United Kingdom, France’s Légion d’honneur, Singapore’s Public Service Star, and the Oslo Business for Peace Award.
A co-architect of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, he continues to drive system-wide change. He chairs One Young World, and The Valuable 500, and serves on several global advisory councils.
Paul is co-author of the bestselling book “Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take” which was recognised by the Financial Times as one of the top business books of the year.
Widely honoured, he is one of the few business leaders to receive the UN’s highest environmental award, a Knighthood from the United Kingdom, France’s Légion d’honneur, Singapore’s Public Service Star, and the Oslo Business for Peace Award.
Sessions
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The Food Sovereignty Agenda: Capital and the Intelligent Factory03-Nov-2026Foodtech Summit
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