Delta Board of Directors Welcomes Christophe Beck as Newest Member

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Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has appointed Christophe Beck to its board of directors. Beck, currently serving as Chairman and CEO of Ecolab, brings 30 years of global management experience across Europe, Asia, and North America. He has held leadership positions at Ecolab since 2007, becoming CEO in 2021 and Chairman in 2022. Prior to Ecolab, Beck worked at Nestle from 1991 to 2006.

Delta's non-executive Chair David Taylor highlighted Beck's extensive leadership experience in complex global businesses and his technological background as valuable additions to Delta's board. Beck holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering and aerodynamics from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

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• Addition of experienced global business leader with 30 years of management expertise
• Brings technological and engineering background relevant to aviation industry
• Extensive international business experience across Europe, Asia, and North America

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ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) board of directors today announced Christophe Beck as its newest member.

Mr. Beck is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL), a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life.

"We are thrilled to welcome Christophe to the Delta board of directors," said David Taylor, Delta's non-executive Chair of the Board. "Christophe's extensive leadership experience running complex global businesses, as well as his technological background, will contribute meaningful expertise to Delta's board." 

"I've always been inspired by Delta's ability to grow and thrive in an unpredictable world by focusing on people and culture," said Christophe Beck. "I look forward to contributing to the company's continued success."

Mr. Beck has 30 years of global management, marketing, and sales experience in leadership roles across Europe, Asia, and North America. He was named Ecolab's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in May 2022 after previously being named President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2021, and President and Chief Operating Officer in April 2019. Before joining Ecolab in 2007, Mr. Beck held executive positions at Nestle between 1991 and 2006. Mr. Beck holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering and aerodynamics from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne).

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SOURCE Delta Air Lines

FAQ

Who is the newest member of Delta Air Lines (DAL) board of directors?

Christophe Beck, Chairman and CEO of Ecolab, has been appointed as the newest member of Delta Air Lines' board of directors.

What experience does Christophe Beck bring to Delta Airlines (DAL) board?

Beck brings 30 years of global management experience, including leadership roles across Europe, Asia, and North America, plus technological expertise with a background in mechanical engineering and aerodynamics.

When did Christophe Beck become Chairman and CEO of Ecolab before joining DAL's board?

Beck became CEO of Ecolab in January 2021 and was named Chairman in May 2022.

What is Christophe Beck's educational background as new DAL board member?

Beck holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering and aerodynamics from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne).