Africa's vibrancy and entrepreneurial spirit is un-matched. There's huge potential here to grow business, create jobs, and to improve living standards. — Paul Polman Business 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 Blessing Copy Share Image
My fear is a fear of being obsolete. This is a world that changes very fast, and one of the main human… — Paul Polman Desire 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 Business Copy Share Image
Unilever brings together the resources and experience of a multinational company alongside our deep local roots, which enables us to grow a… — Paul Polman Business Copy Share Image
Empowering women is one of the most important things we - and indeed, every business - can do. — Paul Polman Business Copy Share Image
If the world wants a climate deal and new development agenda that's good for the economy, for the poor, and for businesses,… — Paul Polman Business Copy Share Image
If you work at an insurance company that sells premiums you wouldn't even sell to your mother, how happy would you feel… — Paul Polman Business Copy Share Image
Business has a responsibility and opportunity to be the driving force for the advancement of universal human rights. — Paul Polman Business Copy Share Image
If we all act together - business, governments, NGOs and citizens and, especially, the young - just imagine the good we could… — Paul Polman Business Copy Share Image
There are billions of people in the world who deserve the better quality of life that products such as soap, shampoo, and… — Paul Polman Better Copy Share Image
Addressing the weaknesses of capitalism will require us, above all, to do two things: first, to take a long-term perspective, and second,… — Paul Polman Business Copy Share Image
Often people ask me what my job is, and I say, honestly, it is to make others successful, and the more you… — Paul Polman Create Copy Share Image
Our political leaders have great responsibilities, but as with many situations in life, people often rise or fall to meet your expectations.… — Paul Polman Great Copy Share Image
Businesses and governments need to work together and make a joint commitment if we want to address climate change effectively and quickly. — Paul Polman Business Copy Share Image
My own fear, if I have one myself, is a fear of being obsolete. This is a world that changes very fast,… — Paul Polman Belong Copy Share Image
If the short-term decisions you make damage the long term, you should resist those. But there are many short-term decisions that you… — Paul Polman Decisions Copy Share Image
Unless we change direction, models show that the profit of the entire consumer goods sector could be wiped out by 2050 — Paul Polman Consumers Copy Share Image
Permissible growth in the future has to be based on sustainable and equitable models. — Paul Polman Based Copy Share Image
I actually am a capitalist, and I believe in shareholders. But I believe in them as a result of what I do,… — Paul Polman Alone Copy Share Image
It is not possible to have a strong, functioning business in a world of increasing inequality, poverty, and climate change. — Paul Polman Business Copy Share Image
