Dow announces today Brendy Lange, Business Vice President of Dow Industrial Solutions, has been named President of Performance Materials & Coatings (PM&C). He succeeds Mauro Gregorio who will retire at the end of September with 40 years of dedicated service. The transition will begin immediately.

Lange brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. During his career with Dow, Lange has held several leadership and strategy-development positions across the company. In his most recent role, he maximized profitability and implemented a growth strategy for Dow's Industrial Solutions global asset footprint. Prior to Industrial Solutions, Brendy held roles in Corporate Development, Electronic Materials business in Tokyo, and was instrumental in the DowDuPont Joint Integration Management Office during the merger transaction.

"Brendy's proven ability to drive profitable growth and his commitment to leading people make him the ideal choice for this critical role," said Jim Fitterling, Dow chair and CEO. "Under Brendy's leadership, I am confident that Performance Materials & Coatings will continue to thrive and innovate, delivering exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders."

Gregorio's tenure at Dow began in 1984, and in the years that followed, he held a variety of key leadership roles across the company. "Mauro's strategic vision, understanding of our customers, and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in driving our success. His remarkable journey at Dow leaves an indelible mark on our company and the industries we serve," said Fitterling.