Ecolab Announces Personnel Changes

Ecolab Inc. St. Paul, MN, announced Bruno Deschamps has resigned as president and chief operating officer to pursue personal interests. Executives said Mr. Deschamps will continue to work with Ecolab on special projects during the next few months.

“I regret Bruno’s decision to resign” commented Allan L. Schuman, Ecolab’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. “During his time as Ecolab’s president and chief operating officer, Bruno’s leadership integrating Henkel-Ecolab, strengthening North American businesses and structuring our international operations helped Ecolab become an even more successful global company. As chief executive officer for Henkel-Ecolab, he built a strong management team, adapted Ecolab’s business approach to the European marketplace, and significantly strengthened and positioned the European business for growth. I am pleased that Bruno has agreed to continue to work with us over the coming months on special projects.”

Ecolab also announced a series of promotions to further strengthen its future growth and development. Douglas M. Baker, has been promoted to president, institutional sector. He previously served as senior vice president, institutional. Mr. Baker will continue to be responsible for the institutional, Kay and textile care businesses.

Richard L. Marcantonio, current executive vice president, industrial and service, has been named president, industrial and service sectors. His responsibilities continue in the food and beverage, professional products, water care, vehicle care, pest elimination and GCS sectors.

John P. Spooner was promoted to president, international, from his previous position as executive vice president, international. He is responsible for Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Africa/export. Mr. Spooner has previously led Ecolab’s U.S. industrial, Asia Pacific and Latin America and European operations as separate units.

Steven L. Fritze, former senior vice president, finance and controller, has been promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer. Mr. Fritze will oversee accounting and control, treasury, tax and investor relations.