Alessandro (Ale) Ventura

Currently serving as the Global Technology Transformation VP at Unilever, Ale has been with the company for 21 years, demonstrating a deep commitment to innovation and excellence in the technology sector. Appointed to his current role in 2023, Ale is responsible for driving Unilever’s global technology transformation initiatives, leveraging his extensive expertise to foster digital innovation and enhance operational efficiency. Prior to this, he served as the CIO of North America starting in 2017, where he led IT and digital transformation efforts. In 2020, Ale expanded his leadership to include Data and Analytics, as well as shared services, underscoring his versatile skill set and strategic vision. Ale’s journey at Unilever began with roles that shaped his comprehensive understanding of technology’s impact on business growth. As the IT Director for Customer Development for three years, he was instrumental in developing global IT capabilities. Earlier, as a Program Manager in the Info