Colgate-Palmolive Company Names Justin Skala as COO for North America, Europe, Africa/Eurasia and Global Sustainability
May 16, 2016 at 01:37 am EDT
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Colgate-Palmolive Company has named Justin Skala as COO for North America, Europe, Africa/Eurasia and global sustainability. The company has also appointed Franck Moison as vice chairman to oversee the company's business in Asia Pacific and Latin America, and its business development efforts. Mr. Skala was most recently President, Colgate-North America and Global Sustainability, and previously was President, Colgate-Latin America from July 2010 through September 2013. He joined the Company in 1982. Mr. Noel R. Wallace is appointed COO, Global Innovation & Growth and Hill's Pet Nutrition, including leadership of the Company's Global Marketing, R&D, Global Manufacturing and Customer Development organizations. Mr. Wallace was most recently President, Colgate-Latin America and previously served as President, Colgate-North America and Global Sustainability from February 2010 through September 2013.
Colgate-Palmolive Company is one of the worldwide leaders in the manufacturing and marketing of cleaning and hygiene products. The group also products and sells pet food (dogs and cats). Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- hygiene and cleaning products (78%): oral hygiene (toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, etc.; Colgate brand), body care (soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, shaving products, etc.; Palmolive, Speed Stick, Softsoap, etc.), household care, and linen care (dishwashing liquids, detergents, stain removers, fabric softeners, bleach, etc.; Palmolive, Ajax, Soupline, Suavitel, etc.). Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: North America (25.9%), Latin America (30.6%), Asia-Pacific (18.3%), Europe (18.1%), Africa and Eurasia (7.1%);
- cat and dog foods (22%; Hill's): world leader.
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