Esi is responsible for leading Unilever in the next generation of marketing and maximising opportunities for growth. She was appointed to the Unilever Leadership Executive team in January 2024, previously serving as President of Unilever USA and CEO of Personal Care in North America. Prior to this, she led Unilever's US$5bn beauty and personal care portfolio for North America as Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer, which included responsibility for hair, skin cleansing, skin care and deodorant businesses with brands such as Dove, TRESemmé, Suave, Vaseline, Degree, Axe and SheaMoisture.

Recognised as one of Forbes World’s Most Influential CMOs, Esi brings decades of executive experience in consumer goods and beauty with a track record in guiding organisations to unlock growth in rapidly evolving marketplaces. A native of Chicago, USA, with a BA in Engineering Sciences, Esi is married with two children and currently lives in London, UK.