For close to 25 years, Pier Luigi Sigismondi has worked at the intersection of purpose-led brands and value creation for the business. He is a strong believer of the proactive role companies can play against climate change, social equality and inclusion when doing business.

As President of Dole Sunshine Company – worldwide Foods & Beverages Group, a 170 year-old-brand, he is leading a profound transformation, with a vision to make it an iconic Nutrition and Wellness company. One that is driven by purpose, globally. 

Prior to Dole, Pier-Luigi served for ten years in Unilever as Executive Board Member - Chief Supply Chain Officer, and subsequently the President for South East Asia and Australasia region. Before joining Unilever, Pier-Luigi was Vice President of Corporate Operations Strategies at Nestlé SA (CH) and VP Operations and R&D Nestlé Mexico. 

He has served as Non-Executive Director of Rexel SA Supervisory Board and was a Board Member of Ben & Jerry's, one of the brightest purpose-led brands. 

In August 2020, Pier Luigi was appointed Executive Chairman of SustenirTM, a vertical farming start-up based in Singapore committed to deliver triple bottom-line value to Temasek and other future strategic investors committed to the urban farming industry. He is a Board Member of Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and a member of Singapore’s government Future Economic Council for Resource and Environmental Sustainability.