Frontline communications professional, Kabelo Manyelo has been appointed Marketing Manager for Colgate Total & Therapeutics for Sub-Saharan Africa at Colgate-Palmolive. The executive announced the new role on LinkedIn, describing it as a “new chapter” and “bigger mandate” that brings together her passions for people, purpose, brands, innovation, and growth.
In this capacity, she will be expected to oversee the strategic growth of the oral care portfolio across multiple markets and consumer segments, building brands that go beyond retail to impact lives meaningfully.
Prior to this appointment, Manyelo held the position of Senior Brand Manager at Colgate-Palmolive, where she managed the Colgate Total portfolio for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Her career at the multinational consumer goods company has seen her rise through the ranks, developing expertise in brand strategy, portfolio management, and consumer engagement across African markets.
Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in oral care products, has increasingly focused on expanding its footprint across Africa through targeted marketing strategies and regional leadership appointments. Manyelo’s elevation to this role reflects the company’s commitment to building local expertise to drive growth in the continent’s diverse and rapidly evolving consumer markets.
