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Dow Appoints Karen S. Carter as Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC · DOWApr 14, 2026

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Dow

Karen S. Carter
kscarter@dow.com
MidlandManufacturingBiotechnologyEnergy

Description

Dow has announced the appointment of Karen S. Carter as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. She will succeed Jim Fitterling, who will take on the role of Executive Chair of the Board.

Quick answer

Dow Appoints Karen S. Carter as Chief Executive Officer (April 14, 2026). Dow is based in Midland, Michigan, United States.

Who is the new Chief Executive Officer at Dow?
Dow named Karen S. Carter Chief Executive Officer, announced April 14, 2026.
What did Dow announce on April 14, 2026?
Dow has announced the appointment of Karen S. Carter as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. She will succeed Jim Fitterling, who will take on the role of Executive Chair of the Board.
What does Dow do?
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.
Where is Dow based?
Dow is based in Midland, Michigan, United States.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Lucid Group (April 14, 2026), Modine (April 14, 2026), CS Analytical Laboratory (April 14, 2026) and Kashiv BioSciences (April 14, 2026) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Dow.

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Company Information

Company

Dow

Location

Midland, Michigan, United States

About

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.

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