Executive directors

The Executive directors are those members of the Unilever executive (UEX), including the group chief executive, who are also directors of Unilever.

Paul Polman

Paul Polman - Chief Executive Officer

Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, was appointed an Executive Director to the Boards of Unilever PLC and Unilever N.V. in October 2008, the first time an external candidate was chosen for the role.

Jim Lawrence

James A Lawrence - Chief Financial Officer

Jim Lawrence joined Unilever in September 2007 as Chief Financial Officer. He was elected to the Boards of Unilever NV and PLC in May 2008.