Dow Announces Business Leadership Changes
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Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced key leadership changes following Karen S. Carter's appointment as Chief Operating Officer. Keith Cleason has been named president of Dow's Packaging & Specialty Plastics (P&SP) operating segment, succeeding Carter. Jane Palmieri, president of Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, will retire effective March 31, 2025, after 30+ years with the company, where she managed portfolios exceeding $16 billion in annual sales. Marco ten Bruggencate will succeed Palmieri as president of Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, while also overseeing EMEAI operations.
Cleason, previously business vice president for Olefins, Aromatics & Alternatives and Univation Technologies, will oversee Latin America operations. He joined Dow in 2001 and has held various senior positions in polyethylene and specialty plastics divisions.
Positive
- Portfolio under retiring executive Palmieri generated $16 billion in annual sales
- Smooth leadership transition with internal promotions maintaining organizational continuity
- Appointed leaders bring extensive industry experience and proven track records
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- Loss of 30+ years of experience with Palmieri's retirement
- Keith Cleason Named President of Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics
- Jane Palmieri, President of Dow Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, to Retire from Dow
- Marco ten Bruggencate Named President of Dow Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure
Following the Company's recent appointment of Karen S. Carter as Chief Operating Officer, Keith Cleason has been named president of Dow's Packaging & Specialty Plastics (P&SP) operating segment, including responsibility for the Packaging and Specialty Plastics business performance. He succeeds Carter. In his new role, Cleason will also assume executive oversight for
Cleason will be responsible for continuing the growth of P&SP in alignment with Dow's sustainability goals and targets. His comprehensive expertise in the industry will be instrumental in driving the business strategy, allocating resources, and managing the Company's assets to maintain Dow's leadership in the market.
"Keith's strategic mindset and his proven leadership make him ideal for this transformative phase of P&SP. His vision and expertise will be crucial in driving our sustainability goals while maintaining our competitive advantage," said Carter. "Keith's extensive experience in the industry and across our operating segment equips him well to drive growth and advance our strategic imperatives."
Cleason brings a wealth of experience to his new position, building on his most recent role as the business vice president for Olefins, Aromatics & Alternatives (OA&A) and Univation Technologies, Dow's wholly owned subsidiary for licensing and catalysts. Since joining Dow in 2001, he has held several significant positions including senior global asset director for Polyethylene, global business director for both Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and global strategic development director for Dow's Packaging and Specialty Plastics business unit.
Jane Palmieri, president of the Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure business operating segment, will retire from Dow effective March 31, 2025. Palmieri has dedicated more than 30 years to the Company, significantly contributing to its success and growth during her tenure.
Palmieri has guided an industry-leading portfolio of businesses with annual sales exceeding
Dow Chair and CEO Jim Fitterling said, "Jane's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment have left an indelible mark on our organization. Her ability to drive innovation, understand and translate customer needs and foster growth has been instrumental in Dow's business success."
Throughout her distinguished career, Palmieri held various roles across Dow's businesses, including Dow Building and Construction, Dow Automotive, Dow Specialty Chemicals, Dow Coating Solutions, Dow Solar and the Sadara Board of Directors. She also serves on the board of directors of Stanley Black & Decker.
In a related move, Marco ten Bruggencate has been named president of Dow's Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure business operating segment succeeding Palmieri. In his new role, ten Bruggencate will also have executive oversight for
"Business leadership requires not only a wealth of knowledge and expertise but the ability to inspire and guide their teams towards excellence. Marco has consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout his career, making him an invaluable asset to our organization," said Carter. "Marco's extensive experience and proven leadership make him exceptionally well-suited for this critical role. His deep understanding of our industry and commitment to innovation will undoubtedly drive our strategic initiatives and growth."
Most recently, ten Bruggencate served as the president of Dow EMEAI. Previously he served as commercial vice president for Packaging and Specialty Plastics for
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately
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