Twin Cities Business Names Ecolab Chairman and CEO Douglas Baker Jr. 2017 Person of the Year

Award recognizes outstanding leadership in strengthening Minnesota’s
economy and culture

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Minnesota’s most prominent business publication announced this morning
that it has chosen Ecolab Chairman and CEO Douglas Baker Jr. as 2017’s
Person of the Year.

“For this award, we considered several individuals’ achievements during
the past year. Baker stood out for exceptional leadership that is
strengthening our state’s economy, reputation and culture,” says Twin
Cities Business Editor in Chief Dale Kurschner. “Specifics include
how well he has transformed and grown Ecolab—and recommitted its
headquarters in downtown St. Paul; his role in securing the Super Bowl
in Minneapolis this season; his board service at Target Corp. and U.S.
Bank; and his community involvement in several organizations including
the Itasca Group, Minnesota Business Partnership, Greater MSP and United
Way.”

Baker will be the subject of Twin Cities Business’ December cover
story. That edition also will reveal the magazine’s 100 most influential
people to know in 2018, which includes titans, behind-the-scenes
leaders, up-and-comers and hopefuls.

A 2017 Person of the Year reception for Baker and 2018’s People to Know
will take place at Radisson Blu Minneapolis the evening of Dec. 14. For
more information, visit tcbmag.com/POY17.

This is the fifth year Twin Cities Business has named a Person of
the Year. The distinction went to U.S.
Bank Chairman Richard Davis last year; Medtronic
Chairman and CEO Omar Ishrak in 2015; Mayo
Clinic President and CEO Dr. John Noseworthy in 2014, and Duluth
Mayor Don Ness in 2013.

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coverage of health care news via its “Pulse” e-newsletter, and more than
12 C-suite-level live events throughout the year.

Contacts

Twin Cities Business
Grace Famestad, 612-336-9288
[email protected]