Colgate-Palmolive Company has announced a significant reshuffling of its executive leadership team, introducing three key appointments designed to accelerate regional growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. These changes, effective June 16, 2025, reflect the company’s strategic commitment to building leadership depth and driving its long-term 2030 growth plan.
Shane Grant, 50, joins Colgate-Palmolive as Chief Operating Officer for the Americas. In this role, Grant will oversee operations across North and Latin America, two critical markets for the company’s oral care, home, personal, and pet product lines. Grant brings an impressive background in consumer goods, having most recently served as Group Deputy CEO and CEO Americas at Danone. His oversight at Danone spanned a multi-billion-dollar portfolio that included dairy, plant-based, and global sales businesses. His career also includes nearly 20 years at The Coca-Cola Company, where he held numerous senior roles in category management and general management across North America and Asia-Pacific regions. Grant’s operational acumen and global marketing expertise are expected to be instrumental as Colgate-Palmolive intensifies its regional growth strategies amid rising competition and evolving consumer preferences.
Panagiotis (Panos) Tsourapas, 60, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer for Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa Eurasia, Skin Health & Global Customer Development. Tsourapas has had a longstanding career at Colgate-Palmolive, with over three decades of leadership experience across global markets. Most recently, he served as Group President overseeing Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa Eurasia. In his expanded role, Tsourapas will also assume responsibility for Skin Health and global customer development—functions critical to the company’s e-commerce and retail channel strategies. His proven leadership, cross-regional insight, and cultural fluency are expected to help Colgate-Palmolive navigate complex geopolitical dynamics and consumer shifts in emerging markets.
John Hazlin, 55, has been appointed Chief Growth Officer, a newly elevated role tasked with spearheading the implementation of the company’s 2030 Strategic Plan. As CGO, Hazlin will lead enterprise-wide transformation efforts across Colgate-Palmolive’s core and adjacent business areas. His responsibilities include oversight of global functions such as Analytics, Design, Digital, Research & Development, and Supply Chain—each integral to improving productivity and sustaining long-term growth. Hazlin previously served as President of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, where he led a robust innovation pipeline and oversaw record growth in the premium pet care segment. His appointment signals Colgate-Palmolive’s intent to integrate insights and technology-driven strategies to better anticipate market trends and consumer needs.
Colgate-Palmolive Chairman, President, and CEO Noel Wallace welcomed the appointments, noting that they will “enhance our ability to execute our global strategy with agility and precision.” He added, “We are building a team that combines deep operational experience with future-focused innovation capabilities. Shane, Panos, and John bring complementary skills that are essential to navigating today’s complex marketplace and positioning Colgate-Palmolive for the next decade of leadership.”
The leadership changes come as Colgate-Palmolive faces both challenges and opportunities in a dynamic consumer goods landscape. The company is investing heavily in digital transformation, sustainable packaging, and product innovation to meet increasing regulatory standards and environmental expectations. At the same time, it continues to expand in high-growth segments such as pet nutrition, premium skincare, and advanced oral health.
With these executive appointments, Colgate-Palmolive aims to fortify its organizational structure, enhance regional accountability, and accelerate cross-functional synergies. The company’s leadership believes that these moves will not only streamline execution but also strengthen its ability to respond to rapid shifts in global consumer behavior.
