April 14, 2026 13:03

Dow has announced a leadership transition with the appointment of Karen S. Carter, currently Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2026. On the same date, the group’s current Chair and CEO, Jim Fitterling — who has held the role since 2018 — will become Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, focusing on long-term strategy, governance and external relations.

Karen S. Carter brings more than three decades of experience at Dow and extensive operational expertise. As Chief Operating Officer, she has overseen the group’s operational performance, with responsibility for its operating segments and key organisational functions.
Previously, she led the Packaging & Specialty Plastics, the group’s largest operating segment, where she oversaw asset upgrades, capacity expansions and reliability improvements, while also advancing circular economy solutions in close partnership with customers and brand owners.

“I am deeply honored to assume the role of CEO and lead Dow into our next chapter,” said Carter. “Dow has extraordinary people, world-class assets and leading positions in the markets we serve. Our focus remains unwavering: delivering reliable and innovative solutions for our customers, and long-term value for our employees and our shareholders, while accelerating our transformation to set a new competitive standard for best-in-class performance.”
“I look forward to continuing my partnership with Jim in his new role as Executive Chair, and to working with the Board and all of Team Dow to advance our strategy and deliver on our priorities.”

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