Maude Depondt, PGE 2015, Marketing Director Therapeutics – Global Oral Care at Colgate-Palmolive

Maude Depondt, PGE 2015, Marketing Director Therapeutics – Global Oral Care at Colgate-Palmolive

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Maude Depondt, a 2015 graduate of GEM’s Master in Management (Programme Grande École) and former class representative, has been appointed Marketing Director Therapeutics – Global Oral Care at Colgate-Palmolive in New York.She began her career at Procter & Gamble, where she managed a regional portfolio as a Sales Representative. She then joined Groupe SEB for two years as an International Product Manager, overseeing an international product portfolio and leading product launches.She later continued her career at Mars, first in category management and then in marketing, where she worked on promotional strategies and product innovation.Maude joined Colgate-Palmolive in 2019 and has been with the company for more than seven years, holding a series of positions across Europe:Brand Manager, SanexGroup Brand Manager, PalmoliveInnovation Incubator Project Leader, EuropeSenior Brand Manager, elmexColgate Brand Lead, Western EuropeSenior Marketing Manager, Colgate Whitening EuropeThese roles have encompassed a wide range of responsibilities, including brand strategy, innovation, international business development, and P&L management.Her appointment in March 2026 to a global leadership role marks the next step in her career within the group, transitioning from a European scope to worldwide responsibilities.Her professional journey illustrates a steady progression through marketing leadership roles within international organizations and highlights the diversity of career paths pursued by GEM graduates.About Colgate-PalmoliveColgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company with more than 200 years of experience in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition products. The company’s portfolio includes well-known brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Sanex, and Hill’s.Colgate-Palmolive places a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainable growth, and improving the well-being of consumers, their pets, and the environment. The company is committed to sustainability initiatives focused on reducing plastic waste, preserving natural resources, and expanding access to oral health care through programs such as Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, which has reached more than 1.8 billion children and their families since 1991..

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