Jostein Solheim
CEO, Unilever Wellbeing Unilever
Jostein Solheim is the CEO of Wellbeing at Unilever, overseeing a portfolio of seven category-disrupting brands that include Nutrafol – the No.1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, and Liquid I.V. – the No.1 powdered hydration brand in the U.S. The brands deliver consistent growth, with the business unit delivering its 21st consecutive quarter of double-digit, volume-led growth.
Named to this role in June 2021, Jostein is building a collective of brands at the forefront of innovating and transforming the health and wellbeing industry, helping people live healthier lives across every stage of life.
Prior to leading Unilever Wellbeing, he served as head of Unilever’s North America Foods and Refreshments division and was CEO of Ben & Jerry’s. During his eight years as CEO of Ben & Jerry’s, he successfully expanded the iconic business across 38 countries while further increasing its social mission reach and impact.
Earlier in his career, Jostein spent 15 years in Unilever’s ice cream businesses across Europe, Eastern Europe, and North America. Prior to that he worked within Unilever’s Corporate Strategy department supporting the global foods business. Jostein graduated from the London School of Economics.
