Karen S. Carter is the Chief Executive Officer of Dow Chemical. Karen has held the CEO seat since July 2026.
Current company
Dow Chemical
Dow Chemical is an American chemical company.
chemical industryHeadquartered in MidlandFounded 1897NYSE: DOW
Source: WikidataKaren S. Carter joined Dow in January 1994 and has been CEO since July 2026.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
Howard UniversityHoward University, BS, MarketingDePaul UniversityDePaul University, Master's degree, International BusinessSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstKaren S. Carter leads a leadership team of 11 published executives. The most recent appointment is Jim Fitterling as Executive Chair, in seat since July 2026.
Most senior 5 of 11
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Karen S. Carter | Chief Executive Officer | July 2026 |
| Jim Fitterling | Executive Chair | July 2026 |
| Jeffrey L. Tate | Chief Financial Officer | November 2023 |
| Amy E. Wilson | General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | April 2019 |
| Andre Argenton | Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer | January 2026 |
Sources: Dow 8-K, April 14, 2026, Dow Chemical 2025 Form 10-K
Karen S. Carter is the Chief Executive Officer of Dow Chemical. Karen has held the CEO seat since July 2026.
Karen S. Carter has been CEO of Dow Chemical since July 2026, according to LinkedIn profile.
Karen S. Carter has been CEO of Dow Chemical for 2 months, since July 2026.
Jim Fitterling (Executive Chair), Jeffrey L. Tate (Chief Financial Officer), Amy E. Wilson (General Counsel and Corporate Secretary), Andre Argenton (Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer), and 6 more. Sources: Dow 8-K, April 14, 2026 and Dow Chemical 2025 Form 10-K.
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