Midland, MI - May 22, 2009
Julie Fasone Holder, senior vice president, has been appointed to the Catalyst Board of Advisors. Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit membership organization working globally with businesses to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women and business. Dow is a global member of Catalyst. Fasone Holder's appointment provides Dow with the opportunity to further shape and leverage Catalyst's research agenda, and access best practices from leading companies. She will join senior executives on the Advisory Board from leading firms including Microsoft, Toyota, IBM, and Wal-Mart, all of whom are active members of the Advisory Board.
As previously announced, Fasone Holder plans to retire from Dow in July, but will continue to play an ambassador role for Dow with Catalyst.
"Julie's appointment to the Catalyst Board of Advisors is a well deserved accomplishment - both professionally and personally," states Andrew Liveris, Dow Chairman and CEO. "Throughout her 34-year career, Julie has made numerous contributions to Dow's success. Among the many lasting impacts she has made has been her championing of diversity and inclusion. As a founding member of our Women's Innovation Network, Julie's appointment is particularly fitting. Her appointment to the Catalyst Board of Advisors will continue to yield benefits to Dow post retirement through her strategic involvement with the organization.
As a member of the Board of Advisors, Fasone Holder will help further Catalyst's mission of offering businesses strategic advice and counsel on topics related to the advancement of women.
Dow is committed to delivering a workforce that reflects the places we do business today and tomorrow and fostering an inclusive work environment in which employees can perform at their peak and contributions and feel valued.
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