Gail Peterson served as Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer for Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources.
In this role, Peterson led the company’s global marketing, communications, and brand development initiatives.
Previously, Peterson led market-expanding global strategies for the Global Healthcare business, which provides innovative infection prevention programs to customers in more than 90 countries.
Prior to Ecolab, Peterson was with General Mills, Inc. for 15 years, where she held several roles of increasing importance and helped expand several businesses, brands and strategic initiatives.
Peterson is a member of the Minnesota Chamber Committee member for Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a founding member of the Black Leaders Forum.
Peterson earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Princeton University.
