Strategy & Leadership

Paul Polman, former Unilever CEO and Author

Paul Polman’s new book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, is a close look at how companies can pursue sustainable capitalism. In conversation with John Goldstein, head of the Sustainable Finance Group, Polman talks about his years as CEO of Unilever—where he was able to quadruple shareholder returns while also pursuing an industry-leading sustainability strategy—and what lessons can be shared with CEOs across all industries.

Record Date: February22, 2022