Work With Us: Careers at Colgate
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Finance
Gregory
I initially joined Colgate for the opportunity to work for a recognized multinational, and the prospect of having a global career was very enticing. I am currently a Finance Director for Colgate-Palmolive in the Philippines. What I like most about working at Colgate is the exposure to different cultures, the focus on people development, and the strong global ethics mindset. Since joining Colgate, my professional development has taken a very deliberate course through assignments in varying functional and cross-functional situations (for example Corporate Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Development/Sales, and Subsidiary) that have proven to be great building blocks as I progress within the organization. Participation in varying degrees of leadership development programs have also been a strong complement to preparing me for greater challenges as I advance my career within Colgate. Opportunities to also work cross functionally and in different economic and cultural environments have been great contributing factors in my development. My most exciting projects to-date include my current role in the Philippines which is providing me the opportunity to manage in an environment that is vastly different from the US. I also participated in a year-long leadership development program with fellow Colgate employees from different functions, backgrounds, cultures that provided a great deal of insight into managing in a global environment and Colgate's strategic focus. The key to being successful at Colgate is being open to different assignments, embracing the global opportunities, and proactively taking the lead on professional development discussions with your managers. Keep connected with fellow employees as they can be very insightful, and advocates in identifying opportunities you might not be aware of. I would recommend a career at Colgate because our global presence provides a great opportunity to expand your horizon and develop professionally and personally. Also, Colgate is a very solid and stable company that drives hard in delivering outstanding results without compromising its ethics and values. |
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