Donaldson Co. Inc. has announced that Douglas Milroy has been appointed to its board of directors, effective March 18.

Milroy is chairman and CEO of G&K Services Inc., a service-focused market leader of branded uniform and facility services programs. Prior to becoming CEO of G&K Services in 2009, he served as the company’s president of direct purchase and business development.

Before joining G&K Services in 2006, Milroy held senior management positions with Ecolab Inc., FMC Corp. and McKinsey & Co. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.

“The team at G&K has built an outstanding track record,” said Tod Carpenter, president and CEO of Donaldson. “Doug’s extensive experience related to profitably growing businesses throughout his career will provide us with valuable perspective to assist us in achieving our growth goals at Donaldson. I am very excited to have Doug join our board of directors.”