- For their significant contributions to fostering a more
inclusive workplace and world, four Dow leaders receive global
recognition
Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced that four leaders earned
recognition on two 2019 OUTstanding lists – LGBT+ Executives and
LGBT+ Future Leaders. Two of these individuals ranked in the top 10
for their respective categories.
2019 marks the seventh year OUTstanding, a professional network
for LGBT+ executives and their allies, has published these lists.
Annual rankings are based on a review process of nominees selected
among professionals actively contributing to an environment where
employees feel safe, respected and valued both within and outside
of the workplace.
“In order to attract and retain the best talent worldwide,
compete globally and deliver the most value to our stakeholders, we
are focused on creating an inclusive culture – both at Dow and in
our communities,” said Karen S. Carter, chief inclusion officer and
chief human resources officer, Dow. “Thanks to Jim, Louis, Alberto
and Cory who are setting the example and leading the way to an
inclusive culture for all.”
Dow leaders honored as Top 100 Leading LGBT+
Executives:
Jim Fitterling, Chief Executive Officer, Dow, #3
Fitterling is leading the charge at Dow to enhance the company’s
culture and accelerate workplace inclusion and diversity. Known for
his dedication to equality, inclusion and diversity, Fitterling
came out in 2014 and is a strong proponent of Dow’s 10 employee
resource groups (ERG), including GLAD, Dow’s LGBT+ and ally ERG. As
the first board-elected “out executive” named to a Fortune 100 CEO
role, he continues to be instrumental in Dow’s ongoing drive toward
inclusion and LGBT+ equality. Fitterling continues to set an
example among top LGBT+ and ally executives both at Dow and around
the world as he advocates for inclusion and diversity. Fitterling
also shares his insights by mentoring LGBT+ employees with the aim
of making a long-term, sustained and positive impact on their
lives. Additionally, in September, he joined the Out Leadership
Global Advisory Board. Recently, during Fitterling’s first year as
CEO, the Company earned the 37th place on the 2019 Top 50 Companies
for Diversity list from Diversity, Inc. – 13 places higher than the
previous year.
Louis A. Vega; President, North America; Vice President,
Government Affairs and Advocacy, North America; #18
An outspoken supporter for a more inclusive culture, Vega is
committed to bringing his passion for issues of equality to the
business and government realms. A prominent role model both in and
out of the Company, Vega engages with organizations around the
world to drive change and greater understanding as an advocate for
equality. In his everyday role, Louis is engaged in conversations
with elected officials and industry leaders on the benefits of an
inclusive workplace for all employees to drive business results. He
has utilized these relationships to promote and champion equality,
testifying in support of the bipartisan passage of the Equality Act
in the U.S. House of Representatives. His longtime engagement,
philanthropy, volunteerism and visible leadership have been
recognized by many organizations and honors, as evidenced by his
multi-year inclusion on the OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Models list.
Additionally, while living in Australia, Vega was named to
Australia’s 50 outstanding LGBTI business executives list in
2018.
Dow leaders chosen as Top 50 LGBT+ Future Leaders:
Alberto Pino, Home Care Marketing Leader, Dow Latin America,
#8
As the founder of Dow’s GLAD Mexico City chapter, Pino has
spearheaded Dow’s efforts in Latin America for many years, raising
awareness and driving culture change related to LGBT+ inclusion.
Now, he oversees Dow’s partnerships with LGBT+-related NGOs
worldwide, collaborating with these organizations to help drive a
more inclusive culture at Dow and around the world. His charismatic
personality and dedication to fostering equality have earned him
speaking invitations all over the world, where he has delivered
impassioned presentations that share best practices and strategies
for advancing inclusion. Pino helped found Pride Connection in
2014, the first Mexican association for companies supporting the
LGBT+ community, which now boasts more than 100 corporate
members.
Cory Valente, Senior R&D Manager, Dow Performance Silicones,
#16
Valente previously served as global leader for Dow’s LGBT+ and
ally employee resource group, GLAD, for nearly five years, setting
and implementing the network’s strategic priorities in alignment
with goals related to enhancing corporate reputation, promoting
culture change and encouraging equitable policies and practices. He
continues to collaborate with Dow colleagues and leaders globally,
championing a fully inclusive workplace and world. During his
tenure, GLAD grew to more than 4,500 participants around the world,
and LGBTQ+ employee engagement increased to the highest levels Dow
has seen. Valente also ensures that Dow maintains strong
partnerships with thought-leading external organizations, including
OUTstanding, Out and Equal (O&E), and many others.
Leading the way on inclusion and equality
A top global employer recognized as an advocate of lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) inclusion and equality, Dow offers
LGBT+ colleagues best-in-class policies and practices including
equal benefits to same-sex partners for health, dental and life
insurance as well as bereavement leave, relocation, survivor
benefits and dual career assistance. The Company’s employee
resource group for LGBT+ and ally employees, GLAD, was founded in
2000. With 35 chapters globally, the group continues to grow,
recently opening chapters in Mumbai, India; Shanghai, China; and
Tel Aviv, Israel, Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand.
Dow also works to help shape public policy for fair and equal
treatment of all LGBT+ citizens through state and federal advocacy
efforts in the U.S. Dow has achieved unparalleled progress in LGBT+
equality in the workplace and beyond, gaining national recognition
for its inclusive culture and standards. Beginning in 2005, Dow has
received a 100% rating on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate
Equality Index for 14 consecutive years – the first company in the
chemical industry to receive this recognition.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines one of the broadest technology sets in
the industry with asset integration, focused innovation and global
scale to achieve profitable growth and become the most innovative,
customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science
company. Dow’s portfolio of performance materials, industrial
intermediates and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of
differentiated science-based products and solutions for our
customers in high-growth segments, such as packaging,
infrastructure and consumer care. Dow operates 113 manufacturing
sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,000 people. Dow
delivered pro forma sales of approximately $50 billion in 2018.
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