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Ecolab Appoints Darrell Brown as Co-COO, Global Markets and Greg Cook as Co-COO, Global Businesses

  • Ecolab Inc. is splitting its chief operating officer role into two positions to support its next growth phase.
  • Darrell R. Brown is appointed Co-COO, Global Markets, and Greg B. Cook is appointed Co-COO, Global Businesses, effective April 1.
  • The restructuring aims to build high-performing global businesses while strengthening foundations for growth in all markets.
  • Christophe Beck, Ecolab chairman & CEO, noted the company ended 2025 with strong momentum & increased leadership intensity.
  • Darrell Brown, 62, previously served as president & COO since 2022 & has been with Ecolab since 2002.
  • Greg Cook, 57, most recently led Ecolab's Institutional Group & has been with the company since 1997.
  • Ecolab reports $16 billion in annual sales, 48,000 associates, & operations in over 170 countries.
  • The company aims to protect 2 billion people from infections & provide drinking water for 1 billion people by 2030.