Colgate-Palmolive names Betsy Fishbone chief legal officer, effective June 1, 2026
Colgate-Palmolive said its Board elected Betsy Fishbone, currently Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Legal Officer, as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, effective June 1, 2026. Jennifer M. Daniels, who has held the role since 2014, plans to retire in 2026 and will become Vice Chair on the same date to oversee an orderly handover.
Key points
- Betsy Fishbone to become Chief Legal Officer and Secretary effective June 1, 2026
- Jennifer M. Daniels, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary since 2014, intends to retire in 2026
- Daniels to be elected Vice Chair effective June 1, 2026 to provide for an orderly transition
- Board action taken April 8, 2026; filing dated April 9, 2026
The filing
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