NEW YORK — Revlon Inc. has appointed Fabian Garcia to the post of president and chief executive officer, effective April 15. Garcia will also serve on Revlon’s board as well as the board of the company’s wholly owned operating subsidiary, Revlon Consumer Products Corp.

Garcia comes to Revlon after spending 13 years at Colgate-Palmolive Co., where he held a number of leading roles, including heading the company’s businesses in Asia-Pacific, Eurasia, Latin America, and most recently, Europe and the Hills Pet Nutrition business. As chief operating officer of global innovation and growth, Garcia had responsibility for Colgate-Palmolive’s growth strategy, consumer and customer innovation, and operational productivity strategies and plans. He also led the company’s innovation strategy, focusing on new business models, core categories, and emerging business opportunities.

Garcia started his career with Procter & Gamble Co., progressing through assignments of increased responsibility in marketing and general management while in Venezuela, the United States, Colombia, Taiwan and Japan. His last assignment was as president of the Max Factor business in Japan and Asia Pacific.

“I am honored to join Revlon during such an exciting period of renewed growth and innovation,” Garcia said. “Revlon is a true global market leader setting the highest standard for beauty and quality. I look forward to joining this extraordinary team to help continue to drive growth and innovation and to continue to deliver strong results for our customers around the world.”