Ian M. Cook
Ian M. Cook | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | London Guildhall University |
| Occupation(s) | President, Chairman & CEO at Colgate-Palmolive (2009–) |
| Predecessor | Reuben Mark |
| Board member of | Pepsico, Colgate-Palmolive |
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]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Forbes
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j BusinessWeek
- ^ a b c d e f g nndb
- ^ a b c d e f Colgate-Palmolive Executive Management Team
- ^ a b c d e f g h Pepsico Board of Directors and Committees
- ^ a b Colgate Executive Promoted, Spurring Talk About Top Post, The New York Times, July 10, 2004
- ^ Catalyst Board of Directors
- ^ Consumer Goods Forum website, Board of Directors