Frank Qu
President of Unilever China, CEO of Beauty and Wellbeing Unilever North Asia
Unilever•Changning District, Shanghai, China
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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
- UnileverCurrentJul 2016–Present· 10 yrs 3 mos
- President, Unilever China, Chief Executive Officer, Beauty and Wellbeing, Unilever North AsiaCurrentJul 2022–Present
- Executive Vice President - Home Care and Beauty & Personal Care, Unilever North AsiaJun 2020–Jun 2022
- VP Home Care North Asia, CEO QinYuan Group, CEO Blueair ChinaJul 2016–Jun 2020
- Aug 2009–Jul 2016· 6 yrs 11 mos
- Managing DirectorAug 2015–Jul 2016
- VP Business AccelerationAug 2014–Jul 2015
- Vice President, MarketingAug 2009–Jul 2014
- Jul 1998–Jul 2009· 11 yrs
- Marketing Director - LaundryNov 2006–Jul 2009
- Marketing Director - BeverageDec 2004–Nov 2006
- Various Marketing and Sales PositionsJul 1998–Nov 2004
Education
Senior Executive Leadership Program
Business Management
Harvard Business SchoolExecutive MBA
Business Management
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business SchoolBachelor
International Economics
Fudan University