Ian M. Cook

Ian M. Cook is a British businessman.^[1][2][3] He serves as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Colgate-Palmolive.^[4][5]

Biography

Ian M. Cook was born in Great Britain.^[1] He graduated from London Guildhall University, now known as London Metropolitan University.^[2] On 7 December 2015 he will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration.

He joined Colgate-Palmolive in the United Kingdom in 1976.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} From 2002 to 2005, he served as Executive Vice President.^[2][3][5][6] In 2004, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer, with responsibility for operations in North America, Europe, Central Europe, Asia and Africa.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]} In 2005, he became President and continued to serve as COO.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} He was elected President, Chief Executive Officer and joined the Board of Directors in 2007.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} In 2009, he became Chairman of the Board of Directors, and continued on as President and CEO.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

He has sat on the Board of Directors of Pepsico since March 14, 2008.^[2][5] He is also a Director of Catalyst.^[2][7] He sits on the Board of Directors of the Consumer Goods Forum.^[8]

In 2011, he earned over US$14 million.^[1]

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