Dow appoints Stephanie Kalil, Andrew Riker, and Charlie Zimmer to Enterprise Leadership Team

By: ICN Bureau

Last updated : October 28, 2026 9:36 am



These executive appointments align with Dow's strategic management updates under Chief Executive Officer Karen S. Carter


Dow has appointed Stephanie Kalil, Andrew Riker, and Charlie Zimmer to the company's Enterprise Leadership Team. These executive appointments align with Dow's strategic management updates under Chief Executive Officer Karen S. Carter. The new leadership team additions and their respective operational roles include:

Stephanie Kalil, Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain & Procurement

Stephanie Kalil is the Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain & Procurement (ISC&P) at Dow, where she directs the strategy, operations, and digital transformation of the company's global end-to-end supply chain. A member of Dow's Enterprise Leadership Team, she focuses on driving efficiencies, reducing costs, and maintaining high service levels across procurement, logistics, and fulfillment.

During her nearly 20-year career at Dow, Kalil has held several key executive positions. She previously served as Vice President of Procurement, overseeing a $20 billion purchasing portfolio. Her prior leadership roles also include Commercial Vice President for Packaging & Specialty Plastics in EMEA and Senior Global Business Director for polyethylene.

Kalil holds a BBA from Michigan State University and completed Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program. She also serves on the Together for Sustainability steering team.

Andrew Riker, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development

Andrew Riker is senior vice president of Corporate Development for Dow, shaping long-term growth and enterprise strategy for the $40 billion materials science company. A member of the Enterprise Leadership Team, he oversees annual planning, risk management, and the Board of Directors' strategic agenda.

With 20 years at Dow, Riker previously served as vice president of Investor Relations, senior business finance director, and held strategy roles in North America and Bangkok, Thailand. He started his career as an intern at Corteva.

Riker earned an MBA in Finance and Corporate Strategy from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and a BS in Finance and Accounting from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. He supports employee networks like the Women’s Inclusion Network and RISE.

Charles Zimmer, Jr., President, Performance Materials & Coatings Executive Oversight, Asia Pacific 

Charlie Zimmer is the president of Performance Materials & Coatings (PM&C) at Dow, managing an $8.1 billion operating segment that delivers innovations to high-growth sectors like electronics, mobility, infrastructure, and healthcare. A member of Dow’s Enterprise Leadership Team, he oversees the company's Asia Pacific operations, the MobilityScience platform, and global sports marketing partnerships.

Zimmer began his career in 1998 at Dow Corning in engineering before transitioning to commercial leadership roles across marketing, innovation, and business development. His global leadership trajectory includes serving as global strategic marketing director for Silicone Elastomers in Shanghai, China, and global business director for Performance Silicones. Most recently, he managed a $5 billion portfolio as business vice president of Dow Industrial Solutions. Zimmer also champions inclusion and diversity, actively supporting talent development as a Global Steering Committee member for Dow’s Middle East and North African Intercultural Network (MENA ERG).

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First Published : October 28, 2026 12:00 am