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Ecolab splits COO role, appoints Brown and Cook as Co-COOs effective April 1, 2026
ECOLAB INC.
- Darrell Brown named Co-COO Global Markets; Greg Cook named Co-COO Global Businesses.
- CEO Christophe Beck adds President title; Brown and Cook assume new roles April 1, 2026.
- Brown relocates to Australia; base salary AU$1.3M ($876k USD) plus LTI valued at $2.5M.
- Cook receives base salary $750k, annual cash incentive target 105%, LTI valued at $2.2M.
- Restructuring aims to boost focus on global markets and businesses after strong 2025.