In 1997, Burns was named Science and Technology director for Europe. In 1999, she became industry director for Life Sciences in Europe, and later became European Electronics industry director. In December 2000, Burns was named executive vice president and elected to Dow Corning's Board of Directors. In February 2003 she was named president and chief operating officer. In January of 2004 she was named CEO.
Burns holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, with an organosilicon specialty, from Iowa State University. She has completed post-doctoral studies at the University of Languedoc-Rousillon in France.
Anderson joined Dow Corning in 1967 and spent the early years of his career in manufacturing roles, moving into economic evaluation and business management positions in the mid-1970s.
In 1979, he became director of Manufacturing and Engineering for Europe. From 1983 to 1984, he took a leave of absence from Dow Corning to serve as acting deputy assistant secretary for Basic Industries for the U.S. Department of Commerce.
After he returned to Dow Corning, he held a variety of management and director positions, becoming a corporate director in 1992, president in 1994 and CEO in 1999.
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