| Alan Jope | |
| Birth Place: | Scotland, UK |
| Occupation: | Businessman |
| Former CEO of Unilever | |
| Term: | January 2019 – June 2023 |
| Predecessor: | Paul Polman |
| Successor: | Hein Schumacher |
Alan Jope (born 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]
In the 2024 Birthday Honours, Alan Jope was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to business.[3]
Jope was born in Scotland.[1] He earned a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Edinburgh Business School.[4] He also attended Harvard Business School's general management program in 2001.
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.[7]
Jope was a guest judge, with Donald Trump, in the second series of the US version of reality TV show The Apprentice.[8]
Jope is married, with three children.[7]