Ecolab Splits COO Role Effective April 1, Appoints Darrell Brown and Greg Cook as Co-COOs
Ecolab will split its COO role into two on April 1, naming Darrell Brown co-COO of Global Markets and Greg Cook co-COO of Global Businesses. Brown has served as president and COO since 2022, while Cook, with Ecolab since 1997, most recently led the Institutional Group as EVP and president.
1. COO Role Division
Ecolab is dividing its chief operating officer position into two roles effective April 1, appointing Darrell R. Brown as co-COO of Global Markets and Greg B. Cook as co-COO of Global Businesses. This move is designed to focus leadership on distinct market strategies and enhance oversight of global business segments.
2. Executive Experience
Darrell Brown has served as president and COO since 2022, overseeing worldwide operations and growth initiatives. Greg Cook, who joined Ecolab in 1997 and most recently led the Institutional Group as EVP and president, brings deep expertise in sanitation and hygiene services to his new co-COO role.