The moment you discover in life that it's not about yourself, that it is about investing in others, I think you're entering… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I discovered a long time ago that if I focus on doing the right thing for the long term to improve the… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I work a lot with blind people in my spare time outside of Unilever, and I count my blessings every day. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
My biggest fear is that we [Unilever company] at one point in time will not be able to attract the best and… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I don't have any frustrations. It sounds a little silly, but life is too short for me. I don't worry about all… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
This world is changing enormously. In any position in a company you need to work very hard on learning new skills every… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Permissible growth in the future has to be based on sustainable and equitable models. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Leading businesses are making large strides in ensuring a sustainable future, but ultimately, they can only do so much. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
People at my level [Unilever CEO] shouldn't be motivated by salary. If you paid me double, I'm not going to work twice… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Renewable energy could reduce emissions but also create jobs and improve public health. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
When women are provided with training and entrepreneurial opportunities in distribution networks, they become role models in their communities, showing it is possible to… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I don't subscribe to, 'Here are the top ten tips to successful leadership,' or, 'How to learn leadership in ten minutes.' A leader is… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I grew up in a small town in the Netherlands which, for years, had been a center of textile production. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I do not work for the shareholder, to be honest. I work for the customer. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
The moment you discover in life that it's not about yourself, that it is about investing in others, I think you're entering a steadier… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
In certain cases, empowering women starts with making their lives easier and removing unnecessary burdens. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
As CEO of Unilever, my personal mission is to galvanize our company to be an effective force for good. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, people will follow you or people will be energised by you if they buy into your vision or… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I discovered a long time ago that if I focus on doing the right thing for the long term to improve the lives of… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image