ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug 07, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Ecolab Inc. announced that it has appointed C.
Scott O'Hara to the board.
Mr. O'Hara was named Executive Vice President, President and Chief
Executive Officer Heinz North America, of H.J. Heinz Company in July
2009. He previously served as Heinz's Executive Vice President - Europe.
Prior to joining Heinz in 2006, O'Hara was an executive of The Gillette
Company, serving in various global operating and management roles for 14
years.
Douglas M. Baker, Jr., Ecolab's Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer commented on O'Hara's appointment, saying, "We are very pleased
to have Scott join Ecolab's board. He adds valued food processing and
global operating experience to our board, and we look forward to his
counsel in further developing our aggressive growth plans."
O'Hara's appointment increases the size of Ecolab's Board to 11 from 10
members.
With sales of more than $6 billion and more than 26,000 associates,
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing,
food safety and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab
delivers comprehensive programs and services to foodservice, food and
beverage processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than
160 countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com.
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SOURCE: Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc.
Michael J. Monahan, 651-293-2809
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