Karine Semmer

Karine Semmer is an accomplished IT executive with extensive experience in information security and technology management. Currently serving as Vice President for IT and Chief Information Security Officer at Ecolab since February 2020, including a recent role as interim VP IT, Infrastructure & Operations, Karine has demonstrated leadership in various capacities throughout a diverse career. Previous roles include Consulting Professional at Patina Solutions, and IT Director at Medtronic, where significant contributions were made in cloud solutions and acquisition integration. Additionally, Karine has held various senior positions at General Mills, focusing on business planning, information systems, and enterprise resource planning. Educational qualifications include a CISO Certification from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master's degree in Management of Technology from the University of Minnesota. Karine's foundational experience began in the United States Air Force as a Technical Communications Specialist.