Colgate-Palmolive Co. named a new finance chief as the maker of Softsoap and Ajax cleanser continues to navigate high demand for products such as soap and pet food during the coronavirus pandemic.

Colgate CL, whose brands include its trademark toothpaste, Ajax cleanser and Science Diet pet foods, said profit fell to $283.6 million, or 51 cents a share, from $342.9 million, or 62 cents, a ...