Ms. Ballard is a seasoned executive with deep brand-building expertise, whose background enables her to contribute significant strategic insight into growing Ecolab s businesses and developing talent. Ms. Ballard has extensive experience growing large, geographically dispersed businesses through her focus on deep customer relationships and talent management. As a current CEO, she has demonstrated business strategy execution, a strong track record of success in brand management and the ability to transform businesses. Ms. Ballard also provides the Board with expertise in e-commerce, as well as extensive talent management experience at large scale, international organizations. In addition to her corporate functional experience in human resources, call centers, and real estate, she has held several international roles, which included responsibility for transformation efforts in Canada, China, Europe, and Mexico. Career Highlights Minnesota United FC, the professional soccer team of Minnesota Chief Executive Officer (2021-present) Best Buy Co., Inc. , a consumer electronics retail company Advisor (2018-2019) Senior Executive Vice President and President, Multi-Channel Retail, with responsibility for all U.S. Best Buy stores e-commerce, customer call centers, Best Buy Mexico and real estate strategy (2017-2018) President, U.S. Retail (2014-2017) Chief Human Resources Officer (2013-2016) President Americas, with responsibility for business in the U.S. and Mexico (2010-2012) President International, with responsibility for business in Canada, China, Europe, and Mexico (2002-2014) Education BA, University of Michigan-Flint Other Directorships Current None Other Directorships Past 5 Years None Key Skills CEO experience Human capital management Digital / cybersecurity Public company corporate governance M&A