03.04.19
Colgate-Palmolive: tapped Noel Wallace as president, chief executive officer and member of the board. He will replace Ian Cook who will serve as executive chairman for a period of up to 12 months in connection with the leadership transition. The move is in line with the company’s long-term succession planning process.
Wallace, Colgate’s president and chief operating officer since July 2018, joined Colgate in 1987 and progressed through a series of senior management roles around the world. In 2002, he became president and general manager of the global toothbrush division. He then led Colgate Mexico and Colgate US and, in 2010, became president Colgate North America, also leading Colgate’s global sustainability strategy. In 2013, he became president, Colgate Latin America and, in 2016, was named chief operating officer, global innovation & growth and Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
Cook has served as Colgate’s chairman and chief executive officer since July 2018 after serving as chairman, president and chief executive officer from January 2009 to July 2018. He was appointed CEO and a member of the board in July 2007.
Wallace, Colgate’s president and chief operating officer since July 2018, joined Colgate in 1987 and progressed through a series of senior management roles around the world. In 2002, he became president and general manager of the global toothbrush division. He then led Colgate Mexico and Colgate US and, in 2010, became president Colgate North America, also leading Colgate’s global sustainability strategy. In 2013, he became president, Colgate Latin America and, in 2016, was named chief operating officer, global innovation & growth and Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
Cook has served as Colgate’s chairman and chief executive officer since July 2018 after serving as chairman, president and chief executive officer from January 2009 to July 2018. He was appointed CEO and a member of the board in July 2007.
