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Jim Fitterling

Chair and CEO at DOW
Board
Since August 2018
Age
63 years
Tenure
Joined DOW in 1984 and progressed through 40+ years of leadership roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, CEO, and Chair.

Also at DOW

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Amy E. Wilson
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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A. N. Sreeram
SVP, Research & Development and CTO
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Jeffrey L. Tate
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About

Jim Fitterling is a seasoned executive who is currently the Chair and Chief Executive Officer at DOW, known for his transformative leadership and commitment to sustainability. At 63 years old as of 2025, he has built an extensive career in the materials science industry, starting his journey in 1984 and accumulating decades of experience managing diverse business operations.

Throughout his tenure, he has held pivotal roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, and later ascended to the positions of CEO in August 2018 and Chair in April 2020. His journey is marked by his ability to steer the company through significant strategic shifts, transitioning from traditional, lower-margin commodity businesses to innovative, consumer-driven markets.

Beyond his executive responsibilities, his leadership has been influential in driving sustainability initiatives, notably as a founding force behind the Alliance to End Plastic Waste in January 2019. He is also recognized for championing workplace inclusivity and diversity, further cementing his impact both within DOW and across the broader industry.

$DOW Performance Under Jim Fitterling

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Dow Chief Operating Officer of the DowDuPont Inc. Materials Science Division September 2017 – April 2019 Preceded his role as Chair and CEO
Dow President of the Plastics and Hydrocarbons businesses N/A N/A
Dow Vice Chair of Business Operations N/A N/A
Dow Senior Vice President of Corporate Development N/A N/A
Dow President and Chief Operating Officer N/A N/A
Dow Various other executive positions Since 1984 Multiple leadership roles during his tenure at Dow

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
3M Company Member of the Board of Directors 2021 – Present N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,695,200 AnnualFixed base salary for 2024
Target Annual Incentive$2,966,600 Annual175% of base salary
Target Long-Term Incentive (LTI)$14,850,000 N/ALong-term incentive component, details not provided
Targeted Total Direct Compensation$19,511,800 AnnualSum of Base Salary, Target Annual Incentive, and Target LTI

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

No information available on performance compensation for 2024