Scott Salstrand

Vice President and General Manager at Ecolab

Speaker

Scott Salstrand is Vice President and General Manager at Ecolab, where he leads initiatives that help foodservice operators improve performance across food safety, operational execution, and back-of-house efficiency. With a hands-on leadership style and a deep understanding of restaurant operations, Scott focuses on delivering practical, scalable solutions that enable operators to manage complexity, control costs, and drive consistent results at the unit level. At Ecolab, Scott works at the intersection of operations and technology, helping bring innovative solutions into the daily workflows of restaurants. His work spans critical areas such as food safety programs, digital labeling, and operational compliance—ensuring operators can maintain high standards while improving speed, accuracy, and labor efficiency. Scott is known for his operator-first mindset, prioritizing solutions that are simple to implement and deliver immediate value in fast-paced kitchen environments. He has been a strong advocate for leveraging technology to streamline processes, reduce labor burden, and improve consistency, while never losing sight of the frontline teams responsible for execution. With experience across multiple markets and a track record of leading teams in complex operating environments, Scott brings a balanced perspective on both the challenges and opportunities facing today’s foodservice leaders. His leadership reflects a commitment to results, practicality, and continuous improvement—principles that resonate strongly with operators navigating rising costs, labor constraints, and increasing operational demands. At FSTec, Scott will share insights on how operators can unlock performance through better execution, smarter use of technology, and a relentless focus on the fundamentals that drive restaurant success