JOURNAL ARTICLE
What to know about Dow's next CEO, the Fortune 500's third Black female chief today who started at the $40 billion chemical maker as an intern.
Published In: Fortune.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3
Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Hinchliffe, Emma 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on Dow’s announcement of Karen Carter as its next CEO, following a multi-year succession planning process. Carter, Dow’s current COO and a 30-year company veteran, has extensive leadership experience across its global operations and major business segments, including packaging and specialty plastics. She will be one of just over 50 female CEOs and the third Black female CEO currently leading a Fortune 500 company. Outgoing CEO Jim Fitterling will remain as executive chair, maintaining strategic continuity during the leadership transition. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Fortune.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Business and Management
- Publication Date:2026
- Accession Number:193065615
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