COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO — Board/Management Information 2014

Jun 12, 2014

8-K 1 c77814_8k.htm

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 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	13-1815595 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
300 Park Avenue, New York, NY (Address of Principal Executive Offices)	10022 (Zip Code)
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.

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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
Title:	Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

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