The purpose of this memo is to highlights an overview of Colgate-Palmolive Inc. I have found that, the company is offering internship opportunity. Therefore, I will discuss the Company’s history, type of the business, management, competitors, mission statement, and other relevant information.
History
The Colgate-Palmolive Inc. is an American multinational manufacturing corporation headquartered in Park Avenue, New York. The Company has a long history in the U.S. The Colgate Company was founded in 1806, by William Colgate. After his death, his son continued the business until in 1928, when Palmolive-Peet bought the Company. The company first products were candles and soaps, but in recent years the company has wide large of consumer products.
Type of Business
The type of business for Colgate-Palmolive falls under consumer products company category of business. The Colgate-Palmolive Company offers different consumers products that are categories as households, health care, and personal items. The Colgate products include Colgate soaps, detergents, and toothpaste and toothbrushes. The Colgate Company line of product is of wide large of consumer products which include oral care, personal care, household care and health care services. The consumer precuts for the oral care includes toothpaste, toothbrushes, toothpowder, teeth whitening product and mouthwash. The household products include dishwashing detergents. Personal care products produced by the Colgate Company body include soaps, and liquid hand washes detergents, and skin and hair care products. Also, Colgate Company provides health services which specialize in dental problems. The health care items and services include fluoride therapy, specialty in teeth cleaning, dental sensitivity treatment, mouth ulcer treatment services, and Gingivitis treatment.
Management
The Colgate-Palmolive Company management is led by Ian Cook, who is the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. The CEO leads the Company’s executive which comprises of six members. Also, since the company is Multinational Corporation, it has more than 150 corporate officers.
Competitors
According to Nasdaq.com, the Colgate-Palmolive has a high number of competitors. The company’s top competitors include Avon Products, Inc., CCA Industries, Inc., Church & Dwight Company, Inc., Unilever Company, Energizer Holdings, Inc., and Stephan Company.
Mission Statement
The Company’s mission statement can be retrieved from the company website. It states: “Colgate-Palmolive’s mission is to become the best truly global consumer products company. We are committed to conducting ourselves in a socially responsible manner and to keeping our business operations environmentally sound. It is our worldwide policy to manufacture and market our products and operate our facilities so that we comply with or exceed applicable environmental rules and regulations. The health and safety of our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we operate must be paramount in all we do.”
(https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/core-values/sustainability).
Other Relevant Information
I am very keen on getting a career opportunity at Colgate-Palmolive Company. The information posted on the organization website about internship resonates with my college qualification. Also, the company likes to hire and offer opportunities to recent college graduates. Therefore, it is likely after my internship; I will get an opportunity to work in the organization as an employee. Moreover, they have indicated that there is an opportunity for career advancement and promotion within the organization. Thus, the fact that I can able to further my career at Colgate-Palmolive; it is an indication which is appealing to me. For instance, the current company CEO started a junior manager in the company.
