Auburn Hills, MI - October 08, 2009

Peter Sykes President, Dow Greater China

The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) announced today that Peter Sykes has been named President, Dow Greater China.  Peter previously served as President, Dow Automotive Systems, a role which will now be assumed by Steve Henderson.

“I am excited about this new position and the tremendous opportunities for Dow in Greater China,” said Sykes. “At the same time I remain committed to Dow Automotive Systems and look forward to helping our team incorporate Dow solutions into newly developed vehicles that satisfy the fast growing consumer demand in the China market.”

In addition to his duties as President, Dow Automotive Systems, Sykes also served as President, Dow Japan & Korea based in Tokyo, Japan. He will relinquish this responsibility to focus fully on Dow’s business and organizational growth in Greater China.

Sykes, who will be located in Shanghai, China, joined The Dow Chemical Company in 1981 in London, England. He has held a number of senior financial, operations and regional management positions around the globe, including the company’s global headquarters in Midland, Michigan. In total Sykes has spent over 18 years working in Asia for Dow spanning Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Japan.  

Sykes is a member of the board of directors of Sumitomo Dow Ltd. He holds a banking diploma from the Chartered Institute of Bankers, U.K. He is a graduate of the financial management program of the Stanford University School of Business and the executive program of the University of Michigan.

About Dow Automotive Systems

Dow Automotive Systems is a leading provider of polyurethanes, elastomers, films, fluids, adhesives, emissions solutions and acoustic-management materials to the global transportation industry. By working collaboratively with passenger vehicle, commercial transportation and aftermarket customers, Dow Automotive Systems is developing industry-leading solutions to address a wide range of critical market needs – increasing energy efficiency, improving safety and health, reducing exhaust emissions and enhancing vehicle quality and appeal. For additional information about Dow Automotive Systems, visit www.dowautomotive.com.

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Christine Swart
Dow Automotive Systems
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Clemens Wesely
MS&L for Dow Automotive
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