COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO 8-K

What Happened
Colgate-Palmolive Company filed an 8-K (Item 5.02) reporting that Jennifer M. Daniels, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary since 2014, has informed the Company she will retire in 2026. On April 8, 2026, the Board elected Betsy Fishbone, currently Executive Vice President, Deputy Chief Legal Officer, to succeed Ms. Daniels as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary effective June 1, 2026. Also effective June 1, 2026, the Board elected Ms. Daniels to the position of Vice Chair to facilitate an orderly transition.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K dated April 9, 2026 (Item 5.02 — executive changes).
• Effective date for transition: June 1, 2026.
• Outgoing CLO/Secretary: Jennifer M. Daniels — served as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary since 2014.
• Incoming CLO/Secretary: Betsy Fishbone — current title Executive Vice President, Deputy Chief Legal Officer.
• Board action taken April 8, 2026; signature on the filing by CFO Stanley J. Sutula III.

Why It Matters
This is an executive leadership change affecting the company’s legal and corporate secretary functions. Investors should note the planned, board-approved succession and Daniels’ retention as Vice Chair during the transition, which suggests continuity in legal oversight and corporate governance. No financial terms or other operational changes were disclosed in the filing.