Colgate-Palmolive Company Names Stephan Habif Chief Technology Officer
July 29 2022 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Colgate-Palmolive Company has named Stephan Habif Chief
Technology Officer, responsible for the Company’s global Research
& Development organization, effective September 1, 2022. He
will lead the team of scientists and engineers creating the
innovative products and packaging that are supporting growth of
Colgate's oral care, pet nutrition, skin health and other
businesses.
Mr. Habif, previously Senior Vice President, Research &
Innovation for L’Oreal, succeeds Patricia Verduin, who has
announced her plans to retire at the end of the year after 15 years
of distinguished service to Colgate.
Mr. Habif has more than 25 years leading Research and
Development teams in the beauty and consumer goods industry. At
L’Oreal, he was responsible for new product development for all
divisions and categories in the Americas. He previously worked for
Unilever, including varied R&D roles in Europe, North America
and Latin America supporting Skin Care, Skin Cleansing, Hair Care,
Deodorants, Household Care and other categories.
“Our world-class science and formulation capabilities are
driving an exciting new-product pipeline for Colgate. Stephan will
build on the team’s strong commitment to innovation, efficacy, and
sustainability, feeding our growth by advancing our purpose - to
reimagine a healthier future for all people, their pets and our
planet,” said Noel Wallace, Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer.
Mr. Wallace added, “We are grateful for Pat’s many contributions
to Colgate. She has helped us make significant progress from the
center to strengthen each product category and division. From
tightening R&D ties with our commercial groups, to ensuring a
coordinated enterprise-wide focus on clinicals and partnerships, to
learnings on ingredients and sustainable packaging, Pat’s
leadership has made us stronger and even better positioned to
deliver even more today and far into the future for our customers
and consumers.”
About Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company
reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our
planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet
Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and
territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello,
meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring,
PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion,
Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and
Hill’s Prescription Diet. We are recognized for our leadership and
innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing,
including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and
promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources
and improving children’s oral health through the Colgate Bright
Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached more than 1.4
billion children since 1991. For more information about Colgate’s
global business and how we are building a future to smile about,
visit www.colgatepalmolive.com. CL-C
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