The FINANCIAL — Kellogg Company announced on August 25 the election of Noel R. Wallace to its board of directors effective October 1, 2015.
Wallace is currently President, Colgate-Palmolive Latin America. He began his consumer products career at Colgate-Palmolive in 1987, and has gained nearly 30 years of experience building, growing and transforming businesses within the company and in emerging markets, according to Kellogg Company.
In addition to his current Latin America role, he has held responsibilities in Turkey, Russia, Poland, Mexico, South Africa, Puerto Rico and Uruguay, and previously led the Company’s North American unit and Global Sustainability Strategy.
Wallace currently serves on the nonprofit board of Project Sunshine, and has previously served on the boards of several nonprofits, including the American Cleaning Institute, Personal Care Product Council, and American Chamber of Commerce in Poland and Mexico.
“Noel brings valuable experience with consumer goods in emerging markets, which is an area of increasing focus for Kellogg,” said John Bryant, Chairman and CEO of Kellogg Company. “The board and company will benefit greatly from his experience of meeting the demands of an increasingly digital, mobile and global consumer base.”
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