--- title: "Purpose-led doesn’t mean profit-deprived: why purposeful brands grow - Nicky Sparshott, CEO Unilever ANZ" description: Purpose-led doesn't mean profit-deprived. Unilever Australia is now a Certified B Corp and its CEO Nicky Sparshott showcases how purposeful brands prosper. image: https://www.anderssorman-nilsson.com/hubfs/Nicky%20Sparshott%20-%20youtube.png --- [![ASN Logo New](https://www.anderssorman-nilsson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_Compressed/ASN%20Logo%20New.png?width=203&height=95&name=ASN%20Logo%20New.png) ](https://www.anderssorman-nilsson.com) # Decoding Tomorrow: Futurism and Foresights Today Foresights and ideas that expand minds and inspire a change of heart. # Purpose-led doesn’t mean profit-deprived: why purposeful brands grow - Nicky Sparshott, CEO Unilever ANZ Posted by [Anders](https://www.anderssorman-nilsson.com/blog/author/anders) on August 25, 2022 ![Anders](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/d614bfaf05c76fba53508b0a7f68214b) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In today’s episode of the 2nd Renaissance I sit down with Nicky Sparshott - CEO of Unilever Australia and New Zealand to decode Unilever’s sustainability journey - from its origins in Victorian England, to its more recent Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, to Compass and Unilever Australia's journey to becoming a certified B-Corp. ## Nicky Sparshott: 2nd Renaissance Preview ![](https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/mg2cw0af4o/swatch)   We uncover the basis for the commercial, social and planetary success of Unilever’s innovation formula and how purposeful brands prosper. I love how generously Nicky shares her leadership and sustainability insights, and how our viewers and listeners can adapt this to fast-track their own transformation journeys towards a more sustainable - and prosperous future. ## Full Video Episode of this Sustainability Podcast - 2nd Renaissance ![](https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/qzdhl57t5l/swatch)   So here is a quick word on pedigree… Nicky is a C-Suite Executive and Board Member, with 25 years of experience in leading within global corporations. She has developed and built brands, grown businesses, and created and nurtured capability in systems and people. She is recognized for her depth and breadth of expertise across FMCG, Retail, Luxury, and Ecommerce. Her experience spans food, beverages, health care and personal care. She has a long track record of successful delivery in Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, P&G and George Patterson Y&R. Nicky holds a Masters in International Business from University of Technology Sydney and an Executive MBA in Change through INSEAD. This has been supported by significant global business and management experience across Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, USA and the highly diverse markets of Asia. Nicky is also a Board Director of the World Wildlife Fund Australia and Global Sisters. She is a passionate advocate that businesses today must drive sustainable agendas that positively impact both people and the planet. I trust you will enjoy today’s 2nd Renaissance episode as much as I did. You can also check it out on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Y0vzIAxq3TYyX0dybL4vM?si=d702beb0975e40e1) or your [local podcatcher](https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/2nd-renaissance-with-anders-s%C3%B6rman-nilsson/id1541047036) and make sure you subscribe to the show for automatic downloads to stay up to date with the sustainable future. 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