Dow Inc. (DOW) details CTO transition and director resignation
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dow Inc. reported leadership changes involving a senior executive and a director. On December 29, 2025, A.N. Sreeram, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, gave notice that he will retire from the Company effective June 30, 2026. He will be succeeded by Andre Argenton, who has been appointed Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Argenton has over 25 years of experience at Dow, including senior leadership roles in research and development, and will lead the global R&D organization while continuing to oversee environment, health, safety and sustainability.
Dow also disclosed that on January 2, 2026, director Rebecca B. Liebert resigned from the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Her resignation is due to her appointment as Chair of the Board of Directors of Occidental Chemical Corporation and is not related to any disagreement with Dow’s operations, policies or practices.
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Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Named Executive Officer Retirement
On December 29, 2025, A.N. Sreeram, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Dow Inc. (“Dow” or the “Company”), provided notice of his retirement from the Company effective June 30, 2026. Dr. Sreeram will be succeeded by Andre Argenton, who has been appointed Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Argenton has most recently served as Dow’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Environment, Health & Safety. He brings over 25 years of experience at Dow, including senior leadership roles in Research & Development. In his new role, Dr. Argenton will lead Dow’s global research and development organization while continuing to lead Dow’s environment, health, safety and sustainability organization.
Director Resignation
On January 2, 2026, Rebecca B. Liebert tendered her resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company effective immediately. Ms. Liebert’s decision to resign is due to her recent appointment as Chair of the Board of Directors of Occidental Chemical Corporation (“OxyChem”), which produces basic and specialty chemicals, following the recent acquisition of OxyChem by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and is not a result of any disagreement with the Company or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DOW INC.
Date: January 5, 2026
/s/ AMY E. WILSON
Amy E. Wilson
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FAQ
What executive leadership change did Dow Inc. (DOW) announce?
Dow Inc. announced that A.N. Sreeram, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, has given notice of his retirement effective June 30, 2026. He will be succeeded by Andre Argenton, who becomes Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer effective January 1, 2026.
Who is Andre Argenton and what will his role be at Dow Inc. (DOW)?
Andre Argenton has been appointed Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer effective January 1, 2026. He has most recently served as Dow’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Environment, Health & Safety and brings over 25 years of experience at Dow, including senior leadership roles in Research & Development. He will lead Dow’s global R&D organization and continue to lead the environment, health, safety and sustainability organization.
When will Dow Inc.’s current Chief Technology Officer retire?
A.N. Sreeram, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Dow Inc., has provided notice of his retirement effective June 30, 2026.
Which Dow Inc. (DOW) director resigned and why?
Rebecca B. Liebert resigned from Dow Inc.’s Board of Directors effective January 2, 2026. Her decision is due to her recent appointment as Chair of the Board of Directors of Occidental Chemical Corporation, following OxyChem’s acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and is not a result of any disagreement with Dow’s operations, policies or practices.
Did Rebecca B. Liebert resign from Dow Inc.’s board due to a disagreement with the company?
No. The filing states that Ms. Liebert’s decision to resign from the Board of Directors is not a result of any disagreement with Dow Inc. or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. It is due to her new role as Chair of the Board of Directors of Occidental Chemical Corporation.
What responsibilities will the new Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer have at Dow Inc. (DOW)?
As Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Dr. Andre Argenton will lead Dow’s global research and development organization and will also continue to lead Dow’s environment, health, safety and sustainability organization, combining technology leadership with sustainability and EHS oversight.
