MIDLAND, Mich., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE:
DOW) today announces that four leaders earned recognition on three
2021 OUTstanding LGBT+ role models lists: LGBT+ Executives, LGBT+
Ally Executives and LGBT+ Future Leaders.
A Dow leader has been recognized on one of these lists each year
since 2014. Annual rankings are based on a review process of
nominees selected among professionals actively contributing to an
environment where employees feel safe, respected and valued both
within and outside of the workplace.
"This recognition is a reflection of Team Dow's dedicated focus
on creating a more equal and inclusive workplace and world ," said
Amy Wilson; general counsel,
corporate secretary, and executive sponsor for Dow's LGBT+ and ally
employee resource group, GLAD. "Dow's GLAD team, led by
Alex Papastrat, and countless other
colleagues are the ones who made this possible; they inspire me.
Significant progress has been made, but the journey is far from
over. And we will continue to work at the forefront across public
and private sectors to advocate for full inclusion in all facets of
our society."
Dow leaders honored as Top 100 Leading LGBT+
Executives:
Louis A. Vega, president,
North America; vice president,
government affairs and advocacy, #9
Louis' holistic approach to inclusion and diversity in the
workplace is best illustrated through his involvement with GLAD. As
the group's global advisor, he has worked with chapters globally to
promote a more inclusive workplace and community for all employees.
Louis is a member of Dow's President's Inclusion Council, sponsors
and leads Dow's Social Justice Council, and serves as a member of
the company's Operations Team. A leader and pivotal voice on
business strategy, people development, and growth matters for Dow
around the globe, Louis brings his passion for inclusion to all his
discussions and involvements — from engagements with government and
industry leaders to serving on the board of directors for multiple
civil society groups. In addition, through his service on the
boards of numerous other inclusion-focused organizations, he
leverages his relationships within the business community and
shares his strategic business counsel to promote a more equal world
for all.
Javier Constante, president,
Latin America and Brazil
Javier is keenly aware of the responsibility he has as an
influential LGBT+ Executive and uses his position to advocate for
others and focuses his attention on challenges faced by the LGBT+
community. Javier is an active member of Dow's President Inclusion
Council and champions D&I as a key part of Dow's Latin American
Strategy. Externally, Javier serves on the board of the Brazilian
organization, Forum de Empresas e Direitos LGBT and is currently
leading a public policy initiative to ensure a better and more
inclusive environment across Brazil.
Dow leaders selected as Top 50 Ally Executives:
Amy Wilson, general counsel
and corporate secretary, #18
Amy is the Executive Sponsor for GLAD, Dow's LGBT+ and ally ERG,
and has hosted numerous events highlighting topics related to LGBT+
inclusion, including moderating a virtual event during Pride 2021
with GLAAD President and CEO, Sarah Kate
Ellis, and Dow Chairman and CEO Jim
Fitterling. As part of Dow's leadership education series for
people managers, Amy led the session on ESGs, inclusion and
diversity in the C-suite and Boardroom. In this session, she
highlighted her extensive experience with Dow's Board of Directors
as the company's corporate secretary and the importance of
including all types of diversity, including LGBT+ diversity, at all
levels in the organization.
Dow leaders chosen as Top 100 LGBT+ Future Leaders:
Jarrod Trusler, product
manager, polyurethanes
Jarrod is deeply engaged with Dow's global LGBT+ and ally
employee resource group, GLAD, serving on the global steering team
and focusing on external engagement and internal policy projects.
In 2020, he completed his tenure as leader of GLAD in Asia Pacific; the final project he launched
there was a formal upgrade to the region's HR definition of
"family", ensuring that LGBT+ families would be recognized for
benefits in the absence of country-level recognition of same-sex
partnerships. Upon relocating to the
Netherlands in 2020, Jarrod has launched multiple
policy-related projects, such as a review of Dow's insurance
coverage of the needs of LGBT+ individuals and expanded pronoun
usage across the region. Jarrod is also a regular speaker at
internal events and education seminars.
Leading the way on inclusion and equality
A top global employer recognized as an advocate of LGBT+
inclusion and equality, Dow offers best-in-class policies and
practices including equal benefits to same-sex partners for health,
dental and life insurance as well as bereavement leave, relocation,
survivor benefits and dual career assistance. Earlier this year,
Dow also announced that the company will now offer 16 weeks
parental leave for all new parents globally, including adoptive and
foster parents, regardless of gender. The company's employee
resource group for LGBT+ and ally employees, GLAD, was founded in
2000. With more than 45 chapters globally, the group continues to
grow, recently opening chapters in Mumbai, India; Shanghai, China; and Tel Aviv, Israel, Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand.
Dow also works to help shape public policy for fair and equal
treatment of all LGBT+ citizens through state and federal advocacy
efforts in the U.S. Dow has achieved unparalleled progress in LGBT+
equality in the workplace and beyond, gaining national recognition
for its inclusive culture and standards. Beginning in 2005, Dow has
received a 100% rating on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate
Equality Index for 16 consecutive years – the first company in the
chemical industry to receive this recognition.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth,
asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading
business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's
ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric,
inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose
to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials
science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow's
portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and
silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated
science-based products and solutions for its customers in
high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure,
mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in
31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered
sales of approximately $39 billion in
2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its
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