Colgate-Palmolive has elevated Samir Singh to the role of President, Enterprise Oral Care, effective 1 June. As part of the appointment, Singh will also join the company’s Leadership Team and relocate to New York with his family later this year.
Singh announced the development on LinkedIn, expressing enthusiasm about leading Colgate-Palmolive’s oral care business and working closely with teams across the organisation to drive future growth.
Since joining Colgate-Palmolive in December 2024, Singh has served as Executive Vice President, Asia-Pacific. Reflecting on his tenure, he described the period as one of significant business progress and personal learning.
Before joining Colgate-Palmolive, Singh spent more than 16 years at Unilever, where he held several senior leadership roles across markets and categories. Most recently, he served as Global Chief Marketing Officer for Unilever’s Personal Care business.
During his time at Unilever, Singh also served as Chair of Unilever Asia Pte Ltd and was a member of the Hindustan Unilever Management Committee, leading the Beauty & Personal Care business in India.
With over 25 years of experience across India, the US, Europe, Southeast Asia and China, Singh has worked on some of the world’s most recognised consumer brands, including Dove, Lifebuoy, Axe, Lux and Rexona. His elevation marks a significant leadership move for Colgate-Palmolive as it strengthens its focus on global oral care growth.
