Major Product/SVS:
Consumer goods including food, personal and home care products
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her family and two small children; Dancing with her husband; Embroidery
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Birmingham, UK (1991); Degree in Engineering, Louvain La' Neuve (1987)
Affiliations Awards:
Local Chamber of Commerce, France; Research Institute for Fragrance Materials
Charity:
Several Charitable Orphan Organizations, India and Morocco
Number Of Years In Profession:
19
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to curiosity, belief in people and support from family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she has a background in engineering. She joined Unilever as a scientist in 1992, and she quickly worked her way up the ranks.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing research and development for the Savoury department; Handling strategic planning; Managing the technical centers
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Esser will continue to work hard to make a difference within her company. She would like to become the senior vice president of one of the branches of Unilever.