Mumbai: Colgate-Palmolive has promoted long-time executive Ram Raghavan to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), placing him at the helm of the company’s global marketing operations.
Raghavan, who joined Colgate-Palmolive in 1997, has spent nearly three decades with the consumer goods giant, holding a variety of leadership roles across multiple geographies and business divisions. Most recently, he led the company’s Enterprise Oral Care division.
Announcing the development through a LinkedIn post, Raghavan said he was “deeply honored and thrilled” to take on the new responsibility, describing it as a significant milestone in a career that has spanned Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America.
Reflecting on his journey within the organisation, he highlighted the diverse experiences gained across international markets and their role in shaping his understanding of how strong brands drive both short-term performance and long-term business growth.
As CMO, Raghavan will oversee the marketing strategy for Colgate-Palmolive’s global portfolio, which includes brands such as Colgate, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Palmolive, elmex, Suavitel, Fabuloso and EltaMD.
In his statement, Raghavan noted that the company’s brands touch the lives of consumers and their pets around the world, describing Colgate as one of the most widely penetrated brands globally. He also expressed enthusiasm about partnering with teams across markets to strengthen brand equity and support the company’s growth ambitions.
The appointment comes as Colgate-Palmolive continues to invest in brand-building, innovation and consumer engagement across its international markets. With extensive experience across developed and emerging economies, Raghavan is expected to play a key role in steering the company’s marketing transformation and reinforcing its portfolio’s global presence.
He succeeds into the role after a career marked by cross-functional and cross-regional leadership, underscoring Colgate-Palmolive’s preference for developing senior leadership talent from within its organisation.
