Karen S. Carter Appointed as New CEO of Dow Chemical

Dow Chemical has appointed Karen S. Carter as its new CEO, effective July 1, replacing Jim Fitterling. Carter, the first Black woman to lead a major U.S. chemical company, brings over 30 years of experience at Dow and has previously served as COO and president of Dow’s Packaging & Specialty Plastics. The leadership change is seen as a strategic move to drive growth and innovation.

By Sharelle B. McNair Wed, April 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Karen S. Carter Appointed as New CEO of Dow Chemical

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