With a career at Ecolab and Ecolab spanning 22 years, Alan is a perfect example of someone who grew through the company, both personally and professionally.

With an educational background after high school in a Business School and the School of Hotel Management at Cornell University (USA), Alan's entire career has centered around the Institutional and Industrial Markets.
He has a varied background in Executive Management and Executive Training in the hotel industry, before joining Ecolab and Ecolab.

Beginning in the sales force as a Territory Manager, Alan moved on to various positions including National Account Manager - Hotels, National Account Director - Germany, Division Manager - Germany, Division Managing Director - Germany, General Manager Institutional Germany and in his current position as Vice President of the Institutional Division for Europe.

What does Alan have to say about Ecolab?

"First of all, Ecolab is a company which combines very unique and patented products and programs, with an excellent marketing and service approach. This value-added approach has been the driving force which has made Ecolab market leader in Europe and with Ecolab number one worldwide."

Alan went on to comment, "Secondly, Ecolab has always put a very high priority on promoting from within. As a former Territory Manager, it always motivated me to see how many of our management had come from the basis and went ahead to have very accomplished successful careers with the company."