Dow Corning names Hansen as president

Dow Corning

Dow Corning Corporation's board of directors on November 3 elected Robert D. Hansen, president of Dow Corning Corporation, effective immediately. Stephanie A. Burns remains chairman and CEO.

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, Mich. 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.

About Dow Corning
Dow Corning 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 and Corning Inc. 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.

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