Consumer / Retail: Through his career-long tenure at Colgate, Franck successfully led operations and marketing, product innovation, talent, M&A and global brand management. He addressed customers’ needs through the acquisitions of several premium brands that are among Colgate’s most successful today.
Global / International: Franck led Colgate’s operations in Asia, the South Pacific and Latin America. As COO of Emerging Markets, he led fast-growing international businesses, oversaw strategic acquisitions in Europe and other emerging markets, and expanded that company’s geographic footprint.
Supply Chain Management: During his time as President, Global Marketing, R&D and Supply Chain at Colgate, Franck was responsible for that company’s global supply chain and production capabilities, overseeing a large workforce across a significant number of international factories, optimising efficiency and creating flexibility to serve local market requirements.
Professional Highlights
Colgate-Palmolive Company, a global consumer products company
Vice Chairman (2016-2018)
COO, Emerging Markets (2010-2016)
President, Global Marketing, R&D and Supply Chain (2007-2010)
President, Western Europe, Central Europe and South Pacific (2005-2007)
Additional management positions of increasing responsibility (1978-2005)
Public Board Directorships
VusionGroup SA (since 2020)
Hanesbrands Inc. (since 2015)
Other Notable Affiliations
EDHEC Business School (Paris, London, Singapore), Chairman of the International Advisory Board
McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, International Board member