DOW INC. 8-K

What Happened

• Dow Inc. filed an 8‑K reporting two leadership changes. Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer A.N. Sreeram notified the company on December 29, 2025 that he will retire effective June 30, 2026.
• Andre Argenton (referred to as Dr. Argenton in the filing), currently Dow’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Environment, Health & Safety, has been appointed Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer effective January 1, 2026. He has over 25 years of experience at Dow and will lead the global research & development organization while continuing to oversee environment, health, safety and sustainability.
• Separately, director Rebecca B. Liebert tendered her resignation from the Board effective January 2, 2026, due to her recent appointment as Chair of the Board of Occidental Chemical Corporation following OxyChem’s acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway; the filing states her resignation was not due to any disagreement with Dow.

Key Details

• A.N. Sreeram notified Dow of retirement on December 29, 2025; retirement effective June 30, 2026.
• Andre Argenton appointment effective January 1, 2026; will lead Dow’s global R&D and continue EHS & sustainability responsibilities; >25 years at Dow.
• Rebecca B. Liebert resigned from the Board effective January 2, 2026; resignation due to new role at Occidental Chemical (post‑acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway).
• Filing states Liebert’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with Dow; no financial terms or replacements were disclosed.

Why It Matters

• These changes show planned succession and continuity in Dow’s technology and sustainability leadership, with an internal promotion that consolidates R&D and sustainability oversight under Andre Argenton.
• The retirement provides a multi‑month transition window (through June 30, 2026), which may aid operational continuity in R&D programs.
• The board resignation reduces board membership until a replacement is named; investors should note the reason is a new external appointment and not a company dispute.
• The filing contains no financial details or material disagreements related to these changes.