UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 12, 2014
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware |
1-644-2 |
13-1815595 |
300 Park Avenue, New York, NY |
10022 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 310-2000 |
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
At its meeting on June 11, 2014, the Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive Company (“Colgate”) elected Mr. Michael B. Polk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., to the Board of Directors. Mr. Polk, 53, brings considerable operational leadership experience and in-depth knowledge of the fast-moving consumer goods industry to the Colgate Board. Prior to joining Newell Rubbermaid in 2011, Mr. Polk served in various senior leadership roles at Unilever, including President, Global Foods, Home & Personal Care, and at Kraft Foods Inc., where he was President, Kraft Foods Asia Pacific, President, Biscuits and Snacks Sector and was a member of the Kraft Foods Management Committee.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 12, 2014 |
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY |
By: /s/ Andrew D. Hendry |
Name: |
Andrew D. Hendry |
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Title: |
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
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