Non-executive directors
The non-executive directors are the independent element in Unilever's governance.
Michael Treschow – Chairman Unilever N.V. and PLC
Michael has had a distinguished career with a range of multinational companies in both executive and non-executive roles. He has been awarded prestigious honours by Sweden, Spain and France in recognition of his contribution to trade relations.
The Rt. Hon. The Lord Brittan of Spennithorne, QC
A qualified lawyer, Lord Brittan joined Unilever as an advisory director in 2000 and was subsequently appointed as a non-executive director in 2004.
Wim Dik
Both an engineering and economics graduate, Dik first joined Unilever in 1964. He later left to become Minister for Foreign Trade in the Netherlands and has been a leading force in Dutch trade politics.
Louise Fresco
Louise Fresco is Professor of International Development and Sustainability at the University of Amsterdam and a visiting Professor at Stanford University.
Ann Fudge
An MBA graduate of Harvard University, Ann M. Fudge is an honorary director of Catalyst, a director of The Rockefeller Foundation and is on the board of overseers of Harvard University.
Charles E Golden
An MBA graduate of Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, Charles E Golden subsequently distinguished himself in two industries: automotive and pharmaceutical.
Dr Byron E Grote
Byron Grote has a PhD in Quantitative Analysis from Cornell University. After holding various executive posts within BP, he was appointed as a Managing Director in 2000 and became Chief Financial Officer in 2002.
N. R. Narayana Murthy
Founder and former CEO of Infosys Technologies, Narayana has long been recognised as a key figure on the world business stage. This much-awarded entrepreneur now sits on the governing bodies of business schools and universities and holds directorships in several key Asian businesses.
Hixonia Nyasulu
Regarded as one of the most influential women in business in South Africa, Hixonia is rapidly developing an international reputation as a board member with integrity and drive. A former Unilever employee, she has also founded two highly successful companies.
Kees J Storm
Kees J Storm’s financial career saw him rise to become Chairman at AEGON in 1993 – a position which he held with great distinction until 2002. He now serves on supervisory Boards at KLM, PON Holdings, AEGON, Baxter and InBev, as well as at Unilever.
Jeroen van der Veer
Jeroen van der Veer is Chief Executive of Royal Dutch Shell. He studied mechanical engineering at Delft University and economics at Rotterdam University and has an honorary doctorate from Port Harcourt University (Nigeria).
Paul Walsh
Paul Walsh was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Diageo in 2000. Recognising his success in building Diageo into a world renowned company, Paul received the ‘Decade of Excellence Award’ at the UK National Business Awards in 2008.
