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Christophe Beck is the CEO of Ecolab, a leading global company in water, hygiene, and energy technologies. He joined Ecolab in 2007 and has climbed the ranks through various leadership roles, recently becoming CEO in 2021. Before joining Ecolab, Beck...

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Christophe Beck

CEO of Ecolab

Education

Degree in Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Basic Materials

Born

January 1, 1971 - 54 years ago

CEO of Ecolab for

3 years 1 month (Apr 2022 - Present)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President and President of Ecolab’s Global Industrial Group

Holdings

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Christophe Beck's holdings in Ecolab show notable fluctuations. Currently, his wealth is significantly tied to Ecolab's stock performance. Despite facing a major dip in 2022 when the company's targets weren’t met, his holdings rebounded robustly in 2023, indicating confidence in...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$26.96M

ECL

$26.96M

162,423 ECL shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Christophe Beck didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ECL162,423 shares worth $32.90M.
This is 22% and $5.93M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Christophe Beck.

ECL

13,255 shares

ECL

Feb 19, 2025

Received

ECL

$5.11M

ECL at $246.28/share

Nov 7, 2024

Sale

ECL

11,167 shares

ECL

Feb 21, 2024

Received

ECL

$5.99M

ECL at $173.75/share

May 5, 2023

Sale

ECL

7,190 shares

ECL

Feb 22, 2023

Received

ECL

3,909 shares

ECL

Feb 23, 2022

Received

ECL

$5.85M

ECL at $219.72/share

Aug 2, 2021

Sale

ECL

4,560 shares

ECL

Feb 25, 2021

Received

ECL

5,243 shares

ECL

Feb 26, 2020

Received

ECL

5,076 shares

ECL

Feb 21, 2019

Received

Compensation History

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In 2023, Christophe Beck's total compensation reached about $15 million. This included a salary of $1.24 million, a performance bonus of approximately $3.7 million for exceeding company targets, and vested stock worth over $2.2 million. His pay is structured to reflect both his achievements and the company's performance, showing a strong link between his earnings and Ecolab's success. In contrast, in 2022, his pay dropped to just over $1 million due to unmet performance metrics, which indicates that Ecolab’s executive compensation system is highly performance-driven. His compensation package also includes grants for future stock options subject to achieving certain performance metrics, effectively tying his financial success to the company's long-term growth. Beck's leadership style and clear goals make him a key player in Ecolab's strategy to lead in the industry.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$7.64M

Salary

$1.24M

Board Justification

Ecolab's compensation philosophy is designed to support corporate vision and long-term financial objectives, communicate the importance of business results, retain and motivate executives, and reward contributions at a level reflecting performance. The compensation aligns with company performance through metrics like adjusted EPS and enterprise goals.

Bonus

$3.73M

Board Justification

The bonus for Christophe Beck was determined based on the company's performance metrics, including adjusted EPS and enterprise goals. The bonus was capped at 200% of the target due to achieving adjusted diluted EPS above the maximum performance level.

Other

$445.83K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes contributions to retirement plans, life insurance premiums, and perquisites such as personal use of corporate aircraft.

Restricted Stock

$2.21M(11.17K PBRSU)

Board Justification

The vested stock for Christophe Beck includes 11,167 shares acquired upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units (PBRSUs) for the 2021-2023 performance period, as performance targets were met.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for Christophe Beck's compensation in 2023 included adjusted EPS, enterprise goals, and individual performance objectives, with a focus on achieving sustainability goals and creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

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