Executive profiles
The Unilever Australasia Executive is dedicated to the needs of the future. Our structure is designed for clarity around roles, responsibilities and decision-making across our business.
Sebastian Lazell - Chairman
Sebastian is a graduate in English Literature from Oxford University. He joined Unilever in 1985 and has worked in various roles since. He was appointed Chairman of Unilever Australasia in May 2008.
David McNeil - Vice President Marketing
Born in Toronto, Canada, David studied Marketing at Queen's University in Kingston and graduated in 1987 with a BComm (Honours) Degree. In September, 2005 David was appointed to Unilever Australasia's Executive as Vice President, Marketing for Foods and Ice Cream. He was appointed VP Marketing Australasia in January 2008.
Julia Farrant - Vice President Human Resources
Julia was educated and worked in the UK until she immigrated to Australia. She has held a number of senior positions in Australian industry in Melbourne. Moving to Sydney, she joined Unilever in November 2007 as Vice President, HR.
Alain Moffroid - Vice President Customer Development
Born in Belgium, Alain joined Unilever in 1989 after obtaining his degree in Business Engineering from the University of Brussels. He is now Vice President Customer Development for Australasia.
Race Strauss - Vice President Finance ANZ
With degrees in both Accountancy and Hotel Management and a qualified CPA, Race has worked in seven countries since he joined Unilever in 1991. Now he is back in Australasia in the role of Vice President Finance, ANZ.
Richard Roberts - Supply Chain Director Australasia
Richard Roberts was born in Sydney and graduated from University of Technology, Sydney. As Supply Chain Director, Australia New Zealand, he is responsible for end to end supply chain across the four Unilever Australasian factories.
