Business Development Manager - Food & Beverage

Ecolab (NASDAQ: ECOL) has announced a secondary equity offering to strengthen its technology platform and expand in the digital transformation market. The company plans to issue 2.35 million new ordinary shares, against a current count of 50 million. Proceeds will fund research and development, training programmes, strategic acquisitions, and working capital. Much of the R&D money will go to AI and advanced analytics, including predictive maintenance and digital twins, a segment projected to grow 32% a year through 2029. The issue will dilute existing holders by 4.7% over the next 12 months, slightly lowering earnings per share. Ecolab trades at 22 times earnings, against an 18 times average for its peers. Analysts expect 20% annual revenue growth over the next three fiscal years.

HNW Global Private Limited appoints Snehal Desai, Dilip Singh, Saurabh Aggarwal and Deepak Kumar. * news * HNW Global Private Limited appoints Snehal Desai, Dilip Singh, Saurabh Aggarwal and Deepak Kumar. HNW Global Private Limited, a company specialising in industrial hygiene, commercial cleaning chemicals, and water treatment solutions, has recently appointed Snehal Desai, Dilip Singh, Saurabh Agarwal, and Deepak Kumar to strengthen its leadership and accelerate the vision of its founder, Deepak Gangwar. Recognised among TradeFlock's 40 Under 40 2026, Gangwar is guided by a clear philosophy: "Build with purpose, scale with discipline, and lead with integrity." These appointments mark a step towards advancing this vision and supporting HNW's continued growth. Snehal Desai has been appointed as Corporate Account Manager. Previously, she worked at JustDeliveries as National Sales Head. Prior to that, Snehal served as Senior Sales Manager at Bira 91. Before that, she worked at DotPe, where she held positions including Regional Head and Bangalore City Head. Snehal also worked at Park+ as Zonal Head, at dineoout.co.in as Dineout Pay City Lead and Cluster Manager, and at 24x7Table as Sales and Marketing Manager, Growth at Founder's Office. Earlier in her career, she worked at Arvind Brands as Brand Coordinator. Snehal began her career at Tommy Hilfiger as Store Manager. Snehal holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology/ Retail Management from Goa University. Dilip Singh has been appointed as Strategic Advisor. Previously, he worked at Grasim Industries Limited (ADITYA BIRLA GROUP), where he held several roles, including Segment Head of Water Treatment, Regional Head of International Business, and Product Head- Chlorinated Paraffin (Plasticiser). Before that, Dilip worked at Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd. as General Manager Marketing. He also worked at Navin Fluorine International Ltd. as Regional Manager and at Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd. as Deputy Manager. Earlier in his career, he worked at Usha International as Area Sales Executive. Dilip began his career at Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited as a Summer trainee. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU), a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Business Management, Patna, and a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from Anugrah Narayan (A.N.) College, Patna. Saurabh Aggarwal has been appointed as Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations. Previously, he worked at Tata 1Mg as Senior Key Account Manager. Before that, Saurabh worked at Mediakabazaar as General Manager, VPO. Earlier in his career, he worked at Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited for nearly 10 years as Senior Material Manager and was later promoted to Head of Procurement. Saurabh began his career with Tata Motors as Production Manager, Paint Shop. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Technology (Paint) from Harcourt Butler Technical University and a PGPM in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Great Lakes Institute of Management. Deepak Kumar has been appointed as Division Lead. Previously, he worked at Eurofins Analytical Services India Pvt Ltd as Zonal Manager and Regional Manager. Before that, Deepak worked at Ecolab for more than 10 years as Sales Manager, South; Account Manager (F&B, Breweries & Dairy), East & North; and Territory Manager (F&B), North. He also worked as a Food Safety Auditor at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi and had a training programme at CSIR−Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in "Science and technology of Wheat-Based Bakery Products". Deepak has completed several Summer Internships at companies such as FICCI Research and Analysis Centre, Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation Limited (HPMC), UB Group, and Bihar State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd., COMFED (SUDHA). He holds a B.Tech in Food Technology from Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) and a degree in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. October 14, 2026

Dunwoody, Ecolab, womenventure, and more are 2026's Community Impact Award winners. Ten organizations exemplify how to help immigrant communities, offer housing and jobs support, and create economic empowerment. October 08, 2026 Twin Cities Business' 2026 Community Impact Award winners bring to life the concepts of neighboring and caring communities. After Operation Metro Surge began in December, individuals, nonprofits, and businesses chose to help immigrants, including three of the 10 Community Impact Award winners. The Fredrikson law firm offered pro bono legal assistance to immigrants. Centro Tyrone Guzman, in Minneapolis, and Neighborhood House, in St. Paul, provided food, transportation, and other critical needs. The firms winning deals today are using AI to move faster and see more. Discover how AI sharpens analysis, reduces risk, and uncovers value early. Four honorees were selected for their efforts to address housing needs and to help people land and keep good jobs. Andersen Corp. and Ecolab are providing financial and leadership assistance to tackle the affordable housing issue. Dunwoody College of Technology is awarding scholarships as a pathway to family-sustaining jobs, while nonprofit Small Sums is supplying work clothing, tools, and other essentials to help workers succeed in new jobs. Meanwhile, three veteran organizations are delivering high-quality programs to produce financial security. Project Success helps students discover their career potential. WomenVenture offers resources women need to pursue their career dreams. While the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) provides financing and wrap-around services that BIPOC entrepreneurs need to succeed. - Liz Fedor Nov. 17, 3:00-5:30 p.m. Metropolitan Ballroom