James (jim) R. Fitterling
President and Chief Operating Officer
Business
The Dow Chemical Company
United States of America
Biography
James (Jim) R. Fitterling is President and Chief Operating Officer of The Dow Chemical Company, a global material science company with 2016 annual sales of nearly $48 billion. He is a member of the Office of the Chairman and CEO. As a member of Dow’s most senior leadership, Fitterling has played a key role in developing and executing Dow’s strategy to invest in a market-driven portfolio of advantaged and technology-enabled businesses that create value for our shareholders and customers. Fitterling has executive accountability for all of Dow’s businesses excluding Dow AgroSciences. He also oversees operations including Environment, Health & Safety and Sustainability, Manufacturing and Engineering, and Supply Chain, as well as Research & Development. In addition, Fitterling has a strong commitment to diversifying the Company’s global talent and actively serves as the Executive Sponsor for the Dow’s Women’s Innovation Network.
Research Interest
Business & Management