UNILEVER CHEF RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE

   June 08, 2009, Lisle, Ill.—Unilever Foodsolutions proudly congratulates its Corporate Executive Chef, Steven Jilleba, CMC, CCE, AAC, who was recognized for his distinguished career and positive influence on the culinary community with an honorary Doctor of Culinary Arts degree from Johnson & Wales University Denver Campus on May 23, 2009. Unilever Foodsolutions is honored to include Chef Jilleba on its global solutions-providing team and supports this recognition of his commitment to the culinary and foodservice industries. One of only 61 ACF Certified Master Chefs in the world, Chef Jilleba is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and is currently a member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), American Academy of Chefs (AAC) and World Association of Chefs (WACS), among other prestigious culinary organizations. During his 33 year tenure in the culinary profession, Chef Jilleba has received numerous rewards acknowledging his dedication to the industry, including:

• The AAC Chair’s Medal, 2008—the highest award granted by the organization
• The ACF Regional Chef Professionalism Award, 2000
• The Herman Rusch Lifetime Achievement Award (Central region)
• ACF Chef of the Year and Member of the Year, 1999 
• ACF Regional Chef of the Year, 2001 
• ACF Culinary Team USA Manager, 2009-2012 term

   In addition to Chef Jilleba’s other achievements, for the past three years he has worked directly with the Culinary Institute of America on behalf of Unilever Foodsolutions to co-produce the Savoring The Best of World Flavors DVD series. Chef Jilleba has hosted the series, introducing foodservice chefs to the gold standards of authentic global cuisine and delivering a unique, hands-on perspective of the tastes and traditions of world cuisines.

   The series received the James Beard Foundation award for best webcast in 2007 and 2009. Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales is a nonprofit, private institution. A recognized leader in career education, Johnson & Wales offers accredited degrees in business, hospitality, culinary arts, technology and education. With campuses in Providence, Rhode Island; North Miami, Florida; Denver, Colorado and Charlotte, North Carolina, JWU prepares students for personal and professional success by integrating rigorous academics and professional skills, community leadership opportunities and a unique career education model. As one of the world’s top global foodservice companies, bringing leading brands such as Knorr®, Hellmann’s®, Lipton® and LeGoût® to foodservice kitchens, Unilever Foodsolutions is committed to supporting operators in all facets of the industry to create solutions that help grow their business.