Christophe  Beck net worth and biography

Christophe Beck Biography and Net Worth

CEO & Chairman of the Board of Ecolab
Christophe Beck is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. He guides Ecolab’s 47,000 associates as they provide unique expertise and innovative solutions to help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.
 
As a trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations in more than 40 industries, many of the world’s most recognizable companies rely on Ecolab to help improve their outcomes, including operational performance, product quality, customer satisfaction and bottom lines, while delivering on their ambitious sustainability commitments.
 
Christophe believes Ecolab is uniquely positioned to help solve society’s most pressing water and climate challenges. “Water stewardship is critical to reducing energy use and advancing net zero goals, and vital to help address our world’s environmental challenges.” In 2021 alone, Ecolab helped customers avoid 3.6 million tons of GHG emissions and preserve 215 billion gallons of water, equal to the annual drinking water needs of more than 700 million people.
 
Christophe was named Ecolab’s president and chief executive officer in January 2021, and chairman in May 2022. Since joining Ecolab in 2007, he has held several senior leadership roles, including president and chief operating officer; executive vice president and president, Global Industrial Group; executive vice president and president of Nalco Water, an Ecolab company; and executive vice president and president, International Regions. He also led the integration of Nalco following Ecolab’s acquisition of the company in 2011.
 
Christophe is recognized as a thoughtful and effective leader, and in 2006, was nominated as a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum for his accomplishments and commitment to shape a better world.

A native of Switzerland, Christophe holds dual Swiss and U.S. citizenship. He has a master’s degree in Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and serves on the institution’s strategic advisory board. He also serves on the board of directors of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
 
Early in his career, Christophe worked on a space shuttle project for the European Space Agency. He and his wife have two children and live near the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul.

What is Christophe Beck's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Christophe Beck is at least $12.64 million as of May 5th, 2023. Mr. Beck owns 53,043 shares of Ecolab stock worth more than $12,639,616 as of December 21st. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Beck may own. Additionally, Mr. Beck receives an annual salary of $5,420,000.00 as CEO & Chairman of the Board at Ecolab. Learn More about Christophe Beck's net worth.

How old is Christophe Beck?

Mr. Beck is currently 56 years old. There are 6 older executives and no younger executives at Ecolab. Learn More on Christophe Beck's age.

What is Christophe Beck's salary?

As the CEO & Chairman of the Board of Ecolab Inc., Mr. Beck earns $5,420,000.00 per year. Learn More on Christophe Beck's salary.

How do I contact Christophe Beck?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Beck and other Ecolab executives is 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN, 55102. Ecolab can also be reached via phone at (800) 232-6522 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Christophe Beck's contact information.

Has Christophe Beck been buying or selling shares of Ecolab?

Christophe Beck has not been actively trading shares of Ecolab during the past quarter. Most recently, Christophe Beck sold 34,450 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $173.48, for a transaction totalling $5,976,386.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 53,043 shares of the company's stock, valued at $9,201,899.64. Learn More on Christophe Beck's trading history.

Who are Ecolab's active insiders?

Ecolab's insider roster includes Nicholas Alfano (EVP), Douglas Baker, Jr. (Chairman), Barbara Beck (Director), Christophe Beck (CEO & Chairman of the Board), Larry Berger (EVP), Darrell Brown (EVP), Angela Busch (EVP), Jerome Charton (EVP), Gregory Cook (EVP & President, Institutional Group), Machiel Duijser (EVP), Jeffrey Ettinger (Director), Arthur Higgins (Director), Scott Kirkland (SVP), David Maclennan (Director), Laurie Marsh (EVP), Michael McCormick (EVP), Tracy McKibben (Director), Timothy Mulhere (EVP), Gail Peterson (SVP), Victoria Reich (Director), Daniel Schmechel (CFO), Elizabeth Simermeyer (EVP), and Jill Wyant (EVP). Learn More on Ecolab's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Ecolab?

During the last year, Ecolab insiders bought shares 2 times. They purchased a total of 1,300 shares worth more than $304,057.00. During the last year, insiders at the basic materials company sold shares 9 times. They sold a total of 843,270 shares worth more than $207,297,703.65. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 22nd when Major Shareholder William H Gates III sold 70,000 shares worth more than $17,216,500.00. Insiders at Ecolab own 0.0% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Ecolab.

Information on this page was last updated on 11/22/2024.

Christophe Beck Insider Trading History at Ecolab

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
5/5/2023Sell34,450$173.48$5,976,386.0053,043View SEC Filing Icon  
8/10/2018Sell25,500$147.83$3,769,665.0027,649View SEC Filing Icon  
5/19/2017Sell6,959$127.11$884,558.4942,419View SEC Filing Icon  
9/7/2016Sell5,789$122.70$710,310.3032,475View SEC Filing Icon  
9/8/2015Sell3,450$108.35$373,807.5012,877View SEC Filing Icon  
12/5/2014Sell10,400$109.75$1,141,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/10/2014Sell3,956$110.02$435,239.12View SEC Filing Icon  
12/10/2013Sell7,560$105.56$798,033.6012,521View SEC Filing Icon  
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Ecolab Company Overview

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Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Global Industrial; Global Institutional & Specialty; and Global Healthcare & Life Sciences. The Global Industrial segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals and mining, power generation, pulp and paper, commercial laundry, petroleum, refining, and petrochemical industries. Its Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides specialized cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, government and education, and retail industries. The Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment offers specialized cleaning and sanitizing products to the healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries, such as infection prevention and surgical solutions, and end-to-end cleaning and contamination control solutions under the Ecolab, Microtek, and Anios brand names. In addition, the company provides pest elimination services to detect, eliminate, and prevent pests, such as rodents and insects in restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments including education, life sciences, and healthcare customers. Further, it offers colloidal silica for binding and polishing applications in semiconductor, catalyst, and aerospace component manufacturing, as well as chemical industries; and products and services that manage wash process through custom designed programs, premium products, dispensing equipment, water and energy management, and reduction, as well as real time data management. It sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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