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How Paul Polman Rebuilt Unilever Around Purpose
In this episode of The CEO Diary, Lucas and Luna explore how Paul Polman transformed Unilever from a sprawling consumer goods giant into a company defined by its Sustainable Living Plan. They break down the business logic behind the numbers: the shift to a compound annual growth rate that valued purpose as a driver of performance, the decision to stop giving quarterly earnings guidance, and the acquisition of Ben & Jerry's as a strategic move. Polman's leadership wasn't about PR; it was about embedding sustainability into the core operating model. The conversation digs into how…
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