Dow leaders achieve top recognition on INvolve’s 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model lists
Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced recognition for five leaders on the 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model lists, highlighting their contributions to diversity in the workplace. Jim Fitterling, CEO, was placed third among advocates, while Mauro Gregorio and Karen S. Carter also earned top positions among executives and future leaders. The company emphasizes its commitment to inclusivity and plans to invest $10 million over five years to support social justice initiatives. Dow aims to leverage diversity as a driver for business success and stakeholder value.
- Five leaders recognized on the 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model lists.
- Commitment to diversity seen as a catalyst for business success.
- $10 million pledged over five years for social justice and racial equality.
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Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced that five leaders earned recognition on three 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model lists, including Top 20 Advocates, 100 Ethnic Minority Executives, and 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders.
The EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model lists showcase business leaders who are breaking down barriers at work for ethnic minorities in the UK, Ireland, Europe, and people of color in the United States and Canada. Honorees are recognized for the success in their own careers and efforts to drive for more inclusive workplaces.
“Diversity in the workplace is a catalyst for business success,” said Karen S. Carter, chief human resources officer and chief inclusion officer. “At Dow, we are committed to diversifying our workforce across the talent pipeline and the global enterprise, which enables us to deliver the most value to our stakeholders.”
Dow employees selected for EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists include:
Top 20 Advocates List, #3
Jim Fitterling, chairman and chief executive officer
Executive sponsor, Global African Affinity Network
Top 20 Ethnic Minority Executives List, #9
Mauro Gregorio, president, Performance Materials & Coatings, Latin America oversight
Executive sponsor, Hispanic and Latin Network
Top 100 Ethnic Minority Executives List, #69
Karen S. Carter, chief human resources officer and chief inclusion officer
Top 20 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders List, #13
Shruti Bahadur, global program leader for eMarketplace, Customer and Employee Experience
North America leader, Asian Diversity Network
Top 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders List, #40
Kalyani Martinelango, associate R&D director, Core R&D Engineering and Process Science
global chair, Asian Diversity Network
Last year, Dow announced the implementation of Dow ACTs, a strategic framework and action plan focusing on Advocacy, Community and Talent. The holistic plan demonstrates the Company’s commitment to address systemic racism in the U.S and accelerate change. As a strategic action, Dow has pledged
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Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately
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