Who is succeeding Jim Fitterling as CEO of Dow, and when does the leadership transition take place?

Jim Fitterling is stepping down as CEO of Dow on July 1, 2026, and will be succeeded by COO Karen S. Carter.

What were the major strategic shifts and challenges during Jim Fitterling's tenure as Dow CEO?

During his tenure, Fitterling led Dow's transformation from commodity chemicals to higher-growth, sustainable markets, navigated the complexities of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent breakup, advanced D&I advocacy, and faced later financial pressures and federal securities lawsuits alleging misleading statements to investors.

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Dow CEO Jim Fitterling steps down on July 1, 2026, succeeded by COO Karen S. Carter after overseeing the DowDuPont breakup and a strategic shift from commodity chemicals. His tenure ended amid financial pressures and legal challenges.

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