LAUREN RICHARDSON
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Procurement Magazine looks at the biggest career moves from across the sector
WRITTEN BY: AARON MCMILLAN
LAUREN RICHARDSON
JOB FROM: CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER AT COLGATE-PALMOLIVE
JOB TO: SENIOR ADVISORY CONSULTANT
Lauren Richardson has announced she has left her role as the CPO at Colgate-Palmolive following nine years in the role. Announcing the news on LinkedIn, Lauren said:“ I am deeply grateful to the Global Procurement team for our work to constantly elevate results and partnerships within the business.”
Her attention now shifts to strategic oversight and governance through roles in Board and Advisory Services.
“ I worked with leaders who inspired me to move forward and challenged me to think in alternative ways”
18 February 2026