Dow Appoints New CEO, Jim Fitterling Transitions to Executive Chair; Stock Incentive Plan Expanded

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Dow Inc. announced a planned CEO transition with Karen S. Carter succeeding Jim Fitterling, who will become Executive Chair, and shareholders approved an increase of 60 million shares for the stock incentive plan.

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• CEO Transition Announced

  Karen S. Carter, previously Chief Operating Officer, will become Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2026. Jim Fitterling will transition from CEO to Executive Chair, effective the same date.

• Stock Incentive Plan Expanded

  Shareholders approved an amendment to increase the shares available for issuance under the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan by 60 million, from 125 million to 185 million shares. If all authorized shares were issued, potential dilution would be approximately 8.34%.

• New Director Appointed

  Karen S. Carter was also appointed to the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026.

• Annual Meeting Results

  Stockholders re-elected all twelve director nominees, approved executive compensation, and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

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This 8-K details a significant leadership transition at Dow, with long-time COO Karen S. Carter taking the helm as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jim Fitterling who will transition to Executive Chair. This planned succession, involving an internal promotion of an experienced executive, suggests continuity and stability in leadership. Concurrently, shareholders approved a substantial increase of 60 million shares to the company's stock incentive plan, raising the total available shares from 125 million to 185 million. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 8.34% based on current outstanding shares, which could impact shareholder value over time as awards are granted.