Ecolab CFO Dan Schmechel to retire Dec 31; Scott Kirkland appointed CFO effective Jan 1, 2022

ECOLAB INC.

Dan Schmechel steps down as CFO effective Dec 31, 2021; retires mid-2022 after transition.
Scott Kirkland, currently SVP & Corporate Controller, appointed CFO effective Jan 1, 2022.
Kirkland's base salary set at $600,000; target annual cash incentive 75% of base salary.
Kirkland eligible for long-term incentive award valued at $1,750,000 (50% PSUs, 50% NQSO).

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Departed

Daniel J. Schmechel

Chief Financial Officer

ECL · ECOLAB INC.

Effective: 2021-12-31
Successor: Scott D. Kirkland
Filed: November 18, 2021, 6:59 PM ET

Daniel J. Schmechel will retire from his position as Ecolab’s Chief Financial Officer effective December 31, 2021.

Appointed

Scott D. Kirkland

Chief Financial Officer

ECL · ECOLAB INC.

Effective: 2022-01-01
Filed: November 18, 2021, 6:59 PM ET

Scott D. Kirkland has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2022, succeeding Mr. Schmechel.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Daniel J. Schmechel departed as Chief Financial Officer at ECOLAB INC..

Action: will retire
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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Daniel J. Schmechel will retire from his position as Ecolab’s Chief Financial Officer effective December 31, 2021.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Scott D. Kirkland was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at ECOLAB INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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Scott D. Kirkland has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2022, succeeding Mr. Schmechel.

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