# Noel Wallace

> Noel Wallace is chairman, president and CEO of Colgate-Palmolive. He joined the company in 1987, built an international career in marketing and general management, became CEO in April 2019 and chairman in April 2020. His public leadership remarks emphasize curiosity, self-awareness and turning local knowledge into global capabilities.

- **Role:** Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Colgate-Palmolive
- **Organizations:** Colgate-Palmolive, American Express, The Consumer Goods Forum, The Business Council, Business Roundtable, Kellogg Company (former director)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Texas A&M University, Cypress Creek High School
- **Known for:** Advanced from an entry development program to Colgate-Palmolive CEO during a career at the company beginning in 1987., Held leadership roles across country, regional and global businesses., Led the company during the 2019 introduction and sharing of recyclable tube technology.

## Career timeline

- **1987** — Joined Colgate-Palmolive through its Global Marketing Development Program.
- **2002-2006** — Led the Global Toothbrush Division.
- **2006-2008** — President and General Manager, Colgate Mexico.
- **2008-2010** — President, Colgate U.S.
- **2009** — Elected a corporate officer.
- **2010-2013** — President, Colgate North America and Global Sustainability.
- **2013-2016** — President, Colgate Latin America.
- **2015-2018** — Served on the Kellogg Company board.
- **2016-2018** — Chief Operating Officer, Global Innovation & Growth and Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
- **2018-07** — President and Chief Operating Officer.
- **2019-04-02** — Became President and CEO and joined the board.
- **2020-04-01** — Became chairman.
- **2025-07-23** — Elected to the American Express board.

## Achievements

- Advanced from an entry development program to Colgate-Palmolive CEO during a career at the company beginning in 1987.
- Held leadership roles across country, regional and global businesses.
- Led the company during the 2019 introduction and sharing of recyclable tube technology.
- Elected to the American Express board in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Scheduled to co-host the October 30 third-quarter earnings call; announced October 16, still upcoming as of research.
- **2026-09** — Discussed the 2030 strategy and acquisition approach at the Barclays consumer conference.
- **2026-07** — Reported second-quarter net sales growth of 4.9% and organic sales growth of 2.4%.
- **2026-06** — Participated in the NYSE opening bell with former leaders and employee honorees.
- **2026-02** — Presented at CAGNY and introduced the family’s puppy Cooper.

## Links

- Website: https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/who-we-are/our-leadership-team
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-wallace-453797173

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Last updated: 2026-10-21