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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.
Peter Campbell - Vice President Customer Development
Peter has held a variety of positions in Unilever since he joined in 1981. In October 2005, he accepted the role of Vice President Customer Development.
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.
John Simpson - Vice President Supply Chain
John was born and educated in Sydney, completing a degree in commerce, majoring in accounting, at the University of NSW. In February 2001 John was appointed to the position of Vice President Supply Chain, Unilever Australasia.
Martin Nicholas - Vice President Finance & Information Technology
Martin joined Unilever UK in 1987 straight out of university as a trainee, commencing in Audit. Since then he has worked in a variety of roles. He was appointed the role of Vice President of Finance and Information Technology in 2003.
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 Vice President Marketing Australasia in January 2008.
Alain Moffroid - Vice President New Business
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 of New Business.
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