Dow Chemical announced that James Fitterling has been appointed vice chairman and chief operating officer with accountability for all of Dow's businesses except Dow AgroSciences, Operations, Dow said in a separate statement to its earnings announcement. This will include Environment, Health & Safety and Sustainability, Manufacturing and Engineering, and Supply Chain, as well as Research & Development. Fitterling's focus will be on day-to-day operations, while Ungerleider will be responsible for key portfolio and strategic initiatives.

Additionally Fitterling will join the board of Sadara, Dow's Saudi Arabia joint venture with Saudi Aramco, and Ungerleider will chair the Dow AgroSciences Members Committee.