Dow leaders are actively driving innovation and growth in science and technology, engaging across the sectors of business, academia, government, and non-profit to address key issues and the global challenges of our time. Witness the impact our leaders are making through speaking engagements, events and more.

Fitterling Discusses Shale Gas and Chemical Industry Jobs With Chicago Federal Reserve

Jim Fitterling

April 2013
Jim Fitterling, Dow’s executive vice president for Feedstocks, Performance Plastics, Asia and Latin America, told the Chicago Branch of the Federal Reserve that the U.S. is on the verge of tremendous economic growth if it takes a balanced approach to managing its vast natural gas resources.

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Liveris Calls on Chemical Engineers to Lead Advanced Manufacturing Revolution in Davis Lecture

Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical

April 2, 2013
Andrew Liveris, Dow Chairman and CEO, delivered the George E. Davis Lecture to members of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) in London. Liveris’ lecture, titled “The Industrial Evolution: Advanced Manufacturing in – and for – the Global Economy”, addressed the changing nature of manufacturing in the 21st century and challenged chemical engineers to innovate solutions at the intersection of the sciences that will drive this revolution forward.

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C&EN Article: Liveris Sees The World With Dow Chemical

Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical

March 11, 2013
Chemical and Engineering News (C&EN) published a feature on Andrew detailing his 37-year career at Dow and how he has transformed the company since becoming its CEO in 2004.

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Kepler Testifies Before U.S. Senate on Cybersecurity Issues

David Kepler, Executive Vice President of Business Services, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief Information Officer

March 7, 2013
David Kepler, Dow Executive Vice President, Business Services, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chief Information Officer, testified in a joint hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee about cyber security and the necessary collaboration between government and the private sector.

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Andrew Liveris Makes the Case for Preserving America’s Energy Advantage Before U.S. Senate

Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company and James Turley, Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young

February 12, 2013
Andrew Liveris, Dow’s Chairman and CEO, was invited to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources about the opportunities and challenges associated with America’s natural gas resources. In his testimony, Liveris advocated for a balanced national strategy that takes into account the interests of energy producers, manufacturers, and the American people.

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Andrew Liveris Discusses Advanced Manufacturing at Emerging Issues Forum in North Carolina

Andrew Liveris Makes the Case for Preserving America’s Energy Advantage Before U.S. Senate

February 11, 2013
Andrew Liveris, Dow Chairman and CEO, spoke at the 28th Annual Emerging Issues Forum in Raleigh, North Carolina on the topic of “Reviving America's Manufacturing”. Liveris discussed the challenges faced to continue America's manufacturing renaissance as well as the necessity of a national plan that preserves America's energy advantage, enables policies that promote talent development, and creates a business climate that allows the U.S. to compete internationally.

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Banholzer presents James R. Mellor Lecture at University of Michigan College of Engineering

Bill Banholzer, Chief Technology Officer, Executive Vice President of New Business Development

February 8, 2013
Bill Banholzer, Dow’s Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of New Business Development presented the 2013 James R. Mellor Lecture to students at the University of Michigan College of Engineering.

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Andrew Liveris discusses advanced manufacturing, innovation at Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum

Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company and James Turley, Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young

November 17, 2012
Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company, recently joined James Turley, Chairman & CEO of Ernst & Young, at the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum to discuss the revival of advanced manufacturing, how to enable innovation, and the importance of securing a productive talent pipeline in the United States…

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Pat Dawson discusses APEC CEO Summit in radio interview with The Voice of Russia

Pat Dawson

August 31, 2012
Pat Dawson, Dow Asia Pacific President, was recently featured in an interview with Angela Davis on The Voice of Russia radio station about Dow's participation in the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) CEO Summit in Russia…

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Reality Check for Our Medals and Metals

Craig Arnold

September 07, 2012
Craig Arnold, Managing Director of Dow Chemical Australia and New Zealand, published an op-ed in The Australian titled “Reality Check for Our Medals and Metals”. Arnold discusses lessons learned from the Olympics, Dow’s Advanced Manufacturing Plan for Australia and the significant economic opportunities in manufacturing that exist for Australia.

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Dow CTO Bill Banholzer discusses the future of clean energy in Forbes op-ed

William Banholzer

August 15, 2012
Bill Banholzer, Dow Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, published an op-ed in Forbes entitled "Solar-Powered Cars? Clean Energy Hype Needs a Sober Dose Of Reality." In the op-ed, Banholzer discusses the limitations of current clean energy technology and recommends a more practical approach to creating a clean energy future.

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See how Shale Gas is Sparking U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance

George Blitz on Platts Energy TV

August 12, 2012
On Platts Energy TV, George Biltz, vice president of Energy and Climate Change, discussed how abundant and affordable natural gas in the U.S. has sparked investment announcements from manufacturing companies around the nation.

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Jerome Peribere Welcomes Chemistry Students at the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad

Jerome Peribere

July 22, 2012
(COLLEGE PARK, Md.) Jerome Peribere, Executive Vice President of Dow and CEO of Dow Advanced Materials welcomed 300 of the brightest young minds

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Andrew Liveris Accepts Performance Theatre’s 2012 Inspired Leadership Award

Andrew Liveris

June 15, 2012
(MIDLAND, Mich.) Dow Chairman and CEO Andrew Liveris was presented with the 2012 Inspired Leadership Award (ILA), a recognition that honors visionary leaders.

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Dow's 115th Annual Shareholders' Meeting

Andrew Liveris

May 10, 2012
(MIDLAND, Mich.) Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO, addresses Dow’s Board of Directors, Executives, and shareholders at the 115th Annual Shareholders Meeting

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Andrew Liveris Addresses the Science and Business Schools at the University of Nairobi

Andrew Liveris and Joe Harlan meet with top University of Nairobi faculty

May 2, 2012
(Nairobi, Kenya) Andrew Liveris delivered an address to the Science and Business schools at the University of Nairobi (UoN) on the ability for advanced manufacturing to be a driving force in developing the African economy

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Andrew Liveris interviewed as part of Fortune’s Leadership Series

Andrew Liveris

March 19, 2012
Dow Chairman and CEO, Andrew Liveris sat down with Fortune in a four part video series to give his perspective on the economic recovery, shale gas opportunity, and Dow’s competitive edge.

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George Biltz Speaks on Leading the Way to a Sustainable Energy Future

George Biltz

March 16, 2012
Dow Energy & Climate Change Vice President, George Biltz addressed a forum at the University of Queensland, Brisbane on the knowledge-based economy as part of the foundation of a sustainable energy future.

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CNBC Speaks with Andrew Liveris Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos

Andrew Liveris

January 25, 2012
(DAVOS, Switzerland) Andrew Liveris sat down with CNBC's "Squawk Box" reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin live from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

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Building a Long-Term National Strategy on Growth through Innovation

Andrew Liveris

January 13, 2012
(NEW YORK CITY, NY) The Brookings Institution gathered the CEOs of leading U.S. businesses for a day-long series of panels addressing job creation, economic competitiveness, and innovations in technology.

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International Leadership Award Presented to Andrew Liveris

Andrew Liveris

November 16, 2011
(NEW YORK CITY, NY) The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) honored Andrew Liveris and Dow for their commitment to promoting international economic growth and business success.

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China Europe International Business School

Andrew Liveris

October 31, 2011
(SHANGHAI, China) Andrew Liveris, Dow Chairman and CEO, delivered an address entitled "Shared Challenges in a Global Era: What the Rest of the World Can Learn from China and What China Can Learn from the Rest of the World" at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).

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Andrew Liveris Awarded for Excellence in Public Policy

Andrew Liveris at CED Award Ceremony

October 25, 2011
(NEW YORK CITY, NY) The Distinguished Performance Award for Excellence in Public Policy from the Committee for Economic Development (CED) is given to Andrew Liveris.

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Dow Director Jacqueline K. Barton Receives National Medal of Science

Jacqueline K. Barton

September 28, 2011
(MIDLAND, Mich.) President Obama recognized Dow Director Jacqueline K. Barton for her contributions to science and commitment to innovation. Barton is chair of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and professor at the California Institute of Technology.

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Clinton Global Initiative 2011 Annual Meeting

Barton

September 22, 2011
(NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.) Dow Chairman and CEO, Andrew Liveris joined leaders from around the world to discuss, "Game-Changing Innovation: Technologies for Building Social and Economic Value" at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting in New York City.

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Andrew Liveris Talks with CNN about the U.S. "Getting Back to Work"

Andrew Liveris on CNN

September 19, 2011
Dow Chairman and CEO Andrew Liveris met with CNN Host Fareed Zakaria to discuss American jobs. In particular, Andrew highlighted policy the government needs to create in order to support advanced manufacturing and to keep jobs in the U.S.

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Andrew Liveris' take on 'How to Fix the Economy' to PBS

Andrew Liveris

August 19, 2011
(PBS NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT) Dow Chairman and CEO Andrew Liveris met with Susie Gharib, co-anchor and executive vice president of the Nightly Business Report, to discuss American jobs - and in particular - the advanced manufacturing jobs that companies like Dow are creating. The interview also highlighted the book Make it in America, as well as the state of the global economy and Liveris' view of what it will take to create certainty in the markets again.

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Biltz Testifies in Front of U.S. Senate on "The Future of Natural Gas"

George Biltz

July 19, 2011
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) George Biltz, Dow's Vice President of Energy and Climate Change, was invited to testify in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and & Natural Resources about 'the future of natural gas.' Biltz took advantage of the opportunity to share Dow's plan for a renaissance in U.S. manufacturing fueled by competitively-priced natural gas.

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White House Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Announcement

Andrew Liveris

June 24, 2011
(PITTSBURGH, Penn.) U.S. President Barack Obama appoints Andrew Liveris as Co-Chair of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership.

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Michigan State University Broad College of Business Commencement

Andrew Liveris

May 7, 2011
(LANSING, Mich.) As over a thousand students prepare to turn their tassels, Andrew Liveris addresses the group on the importance of reviving the manufacturing sector in the United States.

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Milken Institute Global Conference

Carol Williams

May 3, 2011
(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) Carol Williams, President, Chemicals and Energy Division, and Group Senior Vice President, lends her expertise to a panel focusing on 'Putting the Muscle Back in North American Manufacturing'.

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China Development Forum

China Development Forum

March 21, 2011
BEIJING, China) Andrew Liveris discusses the great potential to expand and deepen collaboration with China, focusing particularly on the areas of innovation policy, trade policy, and clean energy and sustainability.

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Wharton School of Business

Wharton School of Business

February 23, 2011
(PHILADELPHIA, Penn.) In an address to students and faculty, Andrew Liveris explains the importance of strengthening the manufacturing industry to help ensure the long term prosperity of the U.S. economy, and the varied possibilities offered by a career in manufacturing.

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International Year of Chemistry U.S. Launch

International Year of Chemistry

February 1, 2011
(PHILADELPHIA, Penn.) Andrew Liveris and other prominent leaders throughout the world came together at the Chemical Heritage Foundation to discuss how the power of chemistry can tackle important issues like energy, water, food, and human health.

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Dow and Nature Conservancy Collaboration

The Nature Conservancy Collaboration

January 24, 2011
(MIDLAND, Mich.) Andrew Liveris, and Mark Tercek, chief executive officer of The Nature Conservancy, jointly announced a new collaboration between the organizations to help Dow and other companies recognize, value and incorporate nature into global business goals, decisions and strategies.

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International Year of Chemistry Global Launch

International Year of Chemistry

January 20, 2011
(PARIS, France) Jerome Peribere delivers remarks on the potential of sustainable chemistry to reframe the future, and outlines how sustainability is at the core of Dow as a company.

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Bentley University

Bentley University

November 4, 2010
(WALTHAM, Mass.) At the Center for Business Ethics at Bentley University, Andrew Liveris, chairman and CEO of the Dow Chemical Company, outlines the essential role of ethics in business, and how Dow's core values-integrity, respect for people, and protecting the planet-permeate every part of the Company.

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Innovation versus Invention

>Dr. William Banholzer


Dr. William Banholzer, Dow's Chief Innovation Officer, discusses how the Human Element is using creativity to inspire innovation.

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