Transformation to Transition: Leadership, Legacy and The Future

About this episode

Jim Fitterling reflects on his leadership journey and the transition of leadership at Dow as he prepares for retirement.

Today, Janice is joined by Jim Fitterling, Chair and CEO of Dow, one of the world’s leading material science companies known for its innovation, sustainability, and customer-focused approach. As Jim prepares for retirement, he reflects on his leadership journey, the impact he has made at Dow, and the transition of leadership to Karen S. Carter as the company enters its next chapter. Tags: ceo, janice, ellig, group, dow, science, company, transition, impact, leadership, innovation, sustainability, materials

People in this episode

Host: Janice

Guest: Jim Fitterling

Topics covered

• leadership
• transition
• legacy
• innovation
• sustainability

Keywords

• leadership
• transition
• impact
• innovation
• sustainability
• materials
• CEO

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dow, Ellig Group, TrueChat

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