Tom Langan is head of Unilever’s North America External Affairs & Media Relations function. In this role, Tom is responsible for external communications, government relations, public policy, issues management, and trade association relations for Unilever in the U.S. and Canada.

Langan joined Unilever in 1995 as state government relations manager. He is based in the company's Washington, D.C., office.

In his role, Tom helps lead the company’s engagement with external stakeholders, key opinion formers and the media in the U.S. to support delivery of the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, which is the heart of Unilever’s business strategy. Langan represents Unilever in food and consumer-product industry trade associations and coalitions, where he helps develop industry policies and lobbying activities.

Prior to joining Unilever, Langan worked at the Grocery Manufacturers of America, where he held positions in state government relations and communications. He served six years in the United States Naval Reserve. Langan holds a master's degree in public administration from George Mason University and a B.A. from Old Dominion University.