Dow Inc. Announces Board Changes, Effective July 1, 2026

Published: 2026-04-14 20:24:05 ET DOW

Published on 04/14/2026 at 08:24 pm EDT

Dow Inc. announced that Jim Fitterling, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, will become Executive Chair of the Board, effective July 1, 2026. The Dow Board of Directors has appointed Karen S. Carter, currently Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Carter will also join Dow's Board of Directors at that time.

Richard Davis will continue to serve as Dow's Independent Lead Director. In his new role, Fitterling will continue to chair the Board and focus on long-term strategy, governance, and key external relationships, while supporting continuity in leadership and execution. A Proven Leader to Lead Dow Forward Karen S. Carter brings more than three decades of experience at Dow, with deep operational expertise and a strong track record of delivering results across the enterprise.

As Chief Operating Officer, she has overseen business and operational performance company-wide, with responsibility for Dow's operating segments and key functional organizations, while strengthening customer engagement and accelerating innovation. Previously, Carter served as President of Dow's Packaging &Specialty Plastics, the company's largest operating segment, where she led value growth through asset upgrades, capacity expansions and improved reliability, while advancing circular economy solutions in close partnership with customers and brand owners. She has also held senior leadership roles across business, commercial, and corporate functions, giving her a uniquely holistic perspective on Dow's operations.