Ecolab is splitting its COO function, creating new Co-COO roles for Darrell R. Brown (Global Markets) and Gregory B. Cook (Global Businesses).
Filing excerpt
On February 20, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Ecolab Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Christophe Beck to the position of President, Darrell R. Brown to the position of Co-Chief Operating Officer – Global Markets, and Gregory B. Cook to the position of Co-Chief Operating Officer – Global Businesses, each effective April 1, 2026.
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"detail": "Ecolab is splitting its COO function, creating new Co-COO roles for Darrell R. Brown (Global Markets) and Gregory B. Cook (Global Businesses). This top-level reorganization signals a strategic shift and creates opportunities for new vendors as the leaders review operational efficiency and supporting technologies in their respective domains.",
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"summary": "Ecolab restructures C-suite, appointing two Co-COOs for Global Markets and Global Businesses effective April 1, 2026.",
"excerpts": "On February 20, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Ecolab Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Christophe Beck to the position of President, Darrell R. Brown to the position of Co-Chief Operating Officer – Global Markets, and Gregory B. Cook to the position of Co-Chief Operating Officer – Global Businesses, each effective April 1, 2026.",
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