Dow Corning Corporation has elected three new members to its Board of Directors, increasing the membership to include four executives from each of its two shareholders, The Dow Chemical Company and Corning Incorporated.
The board elected Laurence D. McRae, senior vice president - strategy and corporate development, of Corning, Geoffery E. Merszei, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Gary R. Veurink, corporate vice president - manufacturing and engineering, both from Dow.
"This is an exciting and challenging time for the company as we focus on innovation, sustainability and global expansion," said Stephanie A. Burns, Ph.D, Dow Corning president and CEO. "We're looking forward to working closely with our newest board members and learning from their diverse experiences and knowledge."
Retiring from the board is Arnold A. Allemang, a senior advisor for Dow, who has served as a Dow Corning director for more than four years.
"Arnold's deep understanding of global manufacturing has been especially valuable," said Gary E. Anderson, Dow Corning board chairman. "His insights have provided a firm foundation for the growth and sustainability of this company."
Brief bios:
Laurence D. McRae, senior vice president - strategy and corporate development, Corning Incorporated
McRae joined Corning in 1985 and subsequently served in various financial, sales, and marketing positions including business director and president of Revere Ware Corporation, a unit of Corning Consumer Products Company.
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