MIDLAND, Mich., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dow
Corning Corporation's board of directors elected Robert D. Hansen, president of Dow Corning
Corporation, effective immediately. Stephanie A. Burns
remains Chairman and CEO.
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Hansen, 50, has been employed by Dow Corning for 28 years and
most recently served as executive vice president and general
manager of the company's Core Products Business.
"The next decade for Dow Corning will be one of exciting growth.
Our technology is advancing in new innovative directions, our
manufacturing operations are expanding and our products are
reaching new markets. This kind of growth calls for expanded
executive leadership," said Burns. "I am very confident in Bob's
leadership and delighted that his dedication to our customers and
employees around the world is being recognized this way.
"As president, Bob brings an immediate, increased and focused
attention to our strategic priorities and operations. He has
a wealth of global experience and deep knowledge of the industry
and its potential. Together, with our entire executive
leadership team, he will ensure we deliver on our commitment to
grow this sustainable enterprise."
Hansen joined Dow Corning's finance function in 1982 in
Midland. Over the years, his
leadership roles have taken him all over the world, including
executive oversight as manager of the South American Region and
President of the European Area. His diverse commercial
experience eventually led to his most recent responsibilities as
executive vice president for Dow Corning's Core Products
Business.
Hansen is a graduate of Valparaiso
University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in
business administration. He serves on the university's board
of directors. Hansen also serves on the boards for Junior
Achievement of Central Michigan
and Midland County's United Way.
He chairs Midland's United
Way campaign for 2010.
About Dow Corning
Dow Corning (dowcorning.com) provides performance-enhancing
solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000 customers
worldwide. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology
and innovation, Dow Corning offers more than 7,000 products and
services via the company's Dow Corning® and XIAMETER®
brands. Dow Corning is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company
(NYSE: DOW) and Corning, Incorporated (NYSE: GLW). More than half
of Dow Corning's annual sales are outside the United States. Dow Corning's global
operations adhere to the American Chemistry Council's Responsible
Care® initiative, a stringent set of standards designed to advance
the safe and secure management of chemical products and
processes.
SOURCE Dow Corning Corporation