Executive Change

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC  20549 ________________ FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) ( March 11, 2021 ) COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY  (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-644 13-1815595 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 300 Park Avenue , New York , New York 10022 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code ( 212 ) 310-2000 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions ( see General Instruction A.2. below): ☐     Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐     Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $1.00 par value   CL   New York Stock Exchange   0.000% Notes due 2021     CL 21A   New York Stock Exchange 0.500% Notes due 2026   CL 26   New York Stock Exchange 1.375% Notes due 2034   CL 34   New York Stock Exchange   0.875% Notes due 2039     CL 39   New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On March 11, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Colgate-Palmolive Company (“Colgate”) elected Kimberly A. Nelson, former Senior Vice President, External Relations of General Mills, Inc. (“General Mills”), to the Colgate Board.  Ms. Nelson, 58, will bring extensive leadership experience, in-depth knowledge of the fast-moving consumer goods industry and a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility to Colgate’s Board.  Ms. Nelson joined General Mills in 1988 and held several senior brand and general management roles before becoming Senior Vice President, External Relations in 2010.  She retired from General Mills in 2018.  Ms. Nelson will receive compensation as a non-employee director in accordance with Colgate’s director compensation program described in Colgate’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2020. On March 11, 2021, Dr. Helene D. Gayle, 65, advised the Board that she will not stand for reelection to the Board at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 7, 2021, in light of her desire to retire as a director at the end of her current term. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.   COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY         Date:  March 11, 2021 By:       /s/ Jennifer M. Daniels                  Name:  Jennifer M. Daniels   Title:    Chief Legal Officer and Secretary