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Frank Qu

President of Unilever China, CEO of Beauty and Wellbeing Unilever North Asia

Unilever•Changning District, Shanghai, China

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Frank is a purpose-driven business leader with an outstanding track record. He has a deep commitment to creating lasting, sustainable value for business and society. He believes that brands, innovative products and services are powerful forces for positive change. As an authentic leader, Frank thrives on empowering his team. By setting a clear vision and offering unwavering support, he enables talent to flourish and grow. He believes in leading with integrity, fostering an environment where transparency and trust are paramount. His leadership is marked by a dual capability: he excels at maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective, steering the organization with foresight and vision, while also being hands-on and execution-oriented. Whether it’s guiding the team through complex challenges or making critical decisions, he is committed to achieving the shared goals. With a global mindset and extensive experience managing multinational teams and operations, Frank brings a nuanced understanding of international markets. This global perspective allows him to navigate the complexities of cross-border business with agility and insight. His expertise in digital transformation is backed by a history of leading companies through successful digitalization and e-commerce initiatives. He is passionate about harnessing technology to drive growth and innovation in a rapidly evolving market dynamic. Innovation is at the heart of his approach. He possesses a unique ability to rethink products and business models, often embracing disruptive innovation to create new markets and unlock unprecedented commercial value. His vision is not just to follow trends but to set them, pushing boundaries to redefine what’s possible. Key Expertise & Specialties: - Strategy and P&L Management - Change Management and Organization Transformation - Brand Visioning, Positioning and Portfolio Development - Category Development and Disruptive Innovation - Digital Transformation, E-commerce, Data Management - RTM Development and Channel Transformation

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • UnileverCurrent
    Jul 2016–Present· 10 yrs 3 mos
    • President, Unilever China, Chief Executive Officer, Beauty and Wellbeing, Unilever North AsiaCurrent
      Jul 2022–Present
    • Executive Vice President - Home Care and Beauty & Personal Care, Unilever North Asia
      Jun 2020–Jun 2022
    • VP Home Care North Asia, CEO QinYuan Group, CEO Blueair China
      Jul 2016–Jun 2020
  • Aug 2009–Jul 2016· 6 yrs 11 mos
    • Managing Director
      Aug 2015–Jul 2016
    • VP Business Acceleration
      Aug 2014–Jul 2015
    • Vice President, Marketing
      Aug 2009–Jul 2014
  • Jul 1998–Jul 2009· 11 yrs
    • Marketing Director - Laundry
      Nov 2006–Jul 2009
    • Marketing Director - Beverage
      Dec 2004–Nov 2006
    • Various Marketing and Sales Positions
      Jul 1998–Nov 2004

Education

Senior Executive Leadership Program

Business Management

Harvard Business School

Executive MBA

Business Management

Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School

Bachelor

International Economics

Fudan University

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Frank Qu
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Change ManagementMarketingMarketing ManagementManagementDigital MarketingCustomer EngagementConsumer InsightsBusiness Positioning and ModelingInnovation ManagementStrategyCategory ManagementBusiness StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentBrand ManagementStrategy DevelopmentCustomer InsightMedia ManagementFMCGPublic RelationsPricing Strategy