Alan Jope Biography

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 and 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.

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