Alan Jope | |
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Born | 1963 or 1964 (age 59–60)
[1] Scotland, UK |
Occupation | Businessman |
Title | Former CEO of Unilever |
Term | January 2019 – June 2023 |
Predecessor | Paul Polman |
Successor | Hein Schumacher |
Alan Jope (born 1963 or 1964) is a British businessman. He served as CEO of Unilever from January 2019 until June 2023, succeeding Paul Polman. [1] Upon stepping down as CEO of Unilever, Jope was succeeded by Hein Schumacher who took on the role from July 2023. [2]
Jope was born in Scotland. [1] He earned a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Edinburgh Business School. [3] He also attended Harvard Business School's general management program in 2001. [4]
Jope joined Unilever in 1985 as a graduate marketing trainee. [1] He was the president of Beauty & Personal Care, the largest division at Unilever. [1] He has had stints running several operations including China. [5]
From 2009, Jope led Unilever's business in China and North Asia, doubling its size and laying important foundations for future success. [6] 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; and President of Unilever's Beauty & Personal Care division. Earlier, Jope worked in a number of sales and marketing roles in the UK, Thailand and the US. [4]
Jope was a guest judge, with Donald Trump, in the second series of the US version of reality TV show The Apprentice. [7]
Jope is married, with three children. [4]