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Darrell Brown

Darrell Brown

President and Chief Operating Officer, Ecolab

Ecolab•Naperville, Illinois, United States

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Experience19+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I’m passionate about making a difference in the lives of the people I work with, and the customers and communities Ecolab serves. My journey has taken me across the globe, experiencing regional diversity and learning about local customer needs. I’m excited to bring these insights to my role as President and Chief Operating Officer, as we deliver the next chapter of growth for Ecolab, while enabling the best outcomes for people, planet and business health at the highest return.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • EcolabCurrent
    Apr 2018–Present· 8 yrs 7 mos
    • President and Chief Operating OfficerCurrent
      Oct 2022–Present
    • EVP and President, Global Industrial Group, Ecolab
      Apr 2019–Sep 2022
    • EVP and President Global Energy Services
      Apr 2018–Mar 2019
  • Nalco Champion, An Ecolab Company
    Apr 2017–Dec 2018· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Executive Vice President Global Downstream and Wellchem
      Apr 2017–Dec 2018
  • Ecolab
    Dec 2006–Mar 2017· 10 yrs 3 mos
    • EVP and President Europe
      Feb 2014–Mar 2017
    • Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific
      Dec 2012–2014
    • SVP and GM ANZ Sub-Region
      2011–Dec 2012
    • SVP and GM Pacific Area
      2009–2011
    • Vice President and General Manager Ecolab Pacific Region
      Dec 2008–Dec 2009
    • Vice President and General Manager Ecolab New Zealand
      Dec 2006–Dec 2008

Education

MBA

Macquarie Business School

B.App.Sc

Chemistry

University of Technology Sydney

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