This document provides information on the directors and officers of Ecolab Inc. as of 1997. It lists 15 members of the board of directors, including their professional backgrounds and committee memberships. It also lists the 15 highest ranking officers of Ecolab Inc., including their titles and areas of responsibility. The document serves to identify the leadership of Ecolab Inc. in 1997 by providing brief biographies of both the directors on the board and the senior executive officers.