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.
Peter Boone - Vice President Marketing
In November 2010, Peter was appointed Vice President Marketing Australasia. As executive in the board of Unilever Australasia, Peter will be responsible for marketing of all brands in Australia and New Zealand.
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.
Hugo van Santen - Vice President Finance ANZ
Hugo van Santen joined Unilever in 1999 working for the Ice Cream factory in Gloucester, UK. Hugo studied Business Administration at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam with a masters in Management Accounting. Hugo is happy to be in Australasia as Vice President Finance.
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.
