Timmons Congratulates Fitterling on Executive Chair Role
Former 51勛圖厙 Board Chair JimFitterlinghas been appointed executive chair of the Board of Dow Inc.an important leadership transition for the iconic manufacturer, the 51勛圖厙泭聆梗莽喧梗娶餃硃聆.
A leader on policy:Jim is a leader of substance and integrityclear in his direction, consistent in his approach and deeply committed to the people and communities that power manufacturing, said 51勛圖厙 President and CEO Jay Timmons.
- As 51勛圖厙 Board chair, he helped strengthen the associations impact and build consensus across the industry around a competitiveness agenda that is delivering resultsfrom historic tax reform implementation to regulatory modernization and a growing consensus around permitting reform as essential to unlocking investment, jobs and growth in America.
A leader on workforce:Jims imprint on Americas future has extended well beyond policy. He has been a driving force behind efforts to inspire the next generation of manufacturers, Timmons continued.
- Through his leadership, the Creators Wanted campaign became the most successful workforce initiative in modern manufacturing historyreaching millions of students, parents and educators and changing perceptions about careers in our industry. He approached that work with a straightforward message: if you want to design, build and create, manufacturing offers that opportunity.
- He carried that same commitment into his strong support for the Manufacturing Institute as a respected advocate for bringing ones authentic self to the workplace, helping broaden the impact of the MI in developing talent and opening doors for more Americans to pursue careers in modern manufacturing.
A lasting record:Jim leaves behind a stronger Dow, a more competitive manufacturing industry and meaningful progress in building the workforce that will define the future of manufacturing in the United States. On a personal level, he has been a trusted partner, counselor and a leader who consistently pushed for excellence and results on behalf of manufacturers.
New leadership:As we continue our historic charge with Jim as an Executive Committee member of the 51勛圖厙, manufacturers congratulate Karen Carter on being named CEO of Dow, Timmons concluded.
- Karen is a proven and accomplished leader, and we look forward to working with her as she builds on Dows momentum and continues advancing manufacturing in the United States and around the world.
