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Ecolab Named Among Top 20 Most Admired SSO/GBS for 2025 by SSON Research & Analytics
This recognition highlights Ecolab’s achievements in
global operational excellence and innovation
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Sept. 10, 2025 – Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, today announced that its shared services platform, GBS+, has been named one of the Top 20 Most Admired Shared Services Organizations (SSOs) & Global Business Services (GBS) for 2025 by SSON Research & Analytics, the global data analytics centre of the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON). This recognition is being received by Ecolab for the first time and reflects the exceptional performance and achievements by the team worldwide.
“This recognition by SSON Research & Analytics is a testament to the strength of our GBS+ service delivery network and AI-enabled end-to-end process approach, and the commitment of our cross-functional teams around the world,” said AJ Wijesinghe, senior vice president of GBS+. “It reflects the exceptional work our associates perform every day — driving best-in-class operations, innovating with purpose and creating value for our customers.”
With associates working across five service delivery centres globally, the shared services group enables Ecolab’s ongoing growth and ensures the continuity of Ecolab’s worldwide functional service offerings. The platform integrates cross-functional talent, process excellence, scalable enabling technologies and AI to deliver consistent, industry-leading experiences to customers, suppliers and associates.
“In a year defined by rapid change, the 2025 Top 20 Most Admired Shared Services and GBS Organizations are recognized for their excellence in delivering performance that moves the needle on cost, time and efficiency,” said Naomi Secor, Global Managing Director, SSON Research & Analytics. “Their achievements provide a benchmark of what admired performance looks like across the industry.”
The Top 20 Most Admired SSO/GBS recognition is based on SSON Research & Analytics’ annual benchmarking study, which evaluates service delivery models, digital ecosystems, performance benchmarks and notable achievements across more than 220,000 global shared services and GBS organizations. Winners are selected for their ability to drive innovation, operational success and strategic impact at scale.
To access the complete list of SSON’s 2025 Top 20 Most Admired SSO/GBS, visit the full report.
“This recognition by SSON Research & Analytics is a testament to the strength of our GBS+ service delivery network and AI-enabled end-to-end process approach, and the commitment of our cross-functional teams around the world.”
AJ Wijesinghe
Senior Vice President of GBS+
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimise water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. www.ecolab.com
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About SSON Research & Analytics
SSON Research & Analytics is the global data analytics centre of the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON), the world's largest community of shared services, outsourcing and transformation professionals.
SSON Research & Analytics offers visual data insights that are simple, accurate, and digestible to the global shared services and outsourcing community. Thousands of global business services and outsourcing professionals use our data to understand the shared services landscape in their region through a variety of interactive data tools, analytics reports and customized data insights.