Ecolab Korea President Ryu Yang-kwon / Courtesy of Ecolab Korea

Founded in 1923, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, serving over 40 industries with data-driven insights and on-site expertise to advance food safety and help maintain clean, safe environments.

Ecolab serves 3 million clients in more than 170 countries, including 10,000 in Korea, since entering its market in 1987. Its strength lies in integrating science-based innovation, digital analytics and field expertise to help customers optimize resource use, enhance reliability and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability.

The company recently expanded into the semiconductor and digital infrastructure sectors, completing its first semiconductor materials production base outside the United States in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, this year.

In the artificial intelligence data center sector, Ecolab offers proprietary solutions that improve cooling efficiency and operational reliability, turning its sustainability strategy into tangible outcomes.

Ecolab Korea President Ryu Yang-kwon began his career in research and development at the petrochemical company Capro before joining Nalco, where he led marketing in Asia-Pacific marketing and sales for Korea and Taiwan. He has been leading Ecolab Korea since 2014, after the company merged with Nalco in 2011, drawing over three decades of experience at the company to steer its business in Korea.

Ryu has prioritized strengthening human capital, believing that “trust-based organizational leadership drives sustainable performance.” He has invested in developing supportive systems and work environment, earning the company a Best Workplaces in Korea award by the Great Place to Work Institute.

Ecolab Korea fosters a culture to help employees perform with stability and confidence, offering professional counseling on emotional, legal and financial issues, as well as peer recognition campaigns and team-building initiatives to support employees’ psychological well-being and strengthen their engagement.

Going forward, Ryu will further deepen the company’s culture by enhancing programs, refining governance and fostering employee growth and engagement.

Source: Korea Times News