People at my level [Unilever CEO] shouldn't be motivated by salary. If you paid me double, I'm not … - Paul Polman

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Paul Polman

People at my level [Unilever CEO] shouldn't be motivated by salary. If you paid me double, I'm not going to work twice as much, because I'm already probably maximizing my time available. And would it change the way I do things? Not really. So, yes, I am fortunate, and I am ashamed about the amount of money I earn.

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