Karen S. Carter To Become The First Black Woman CEO In Dow Inc.’s 126-Year History

Karen S. Carter To Become The First Black Woman CEO In Dow Inc.’s 126-Year History

By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated April 17, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… In 126 years, Dow has never had a Black woman as its chief executive. That changes on July 1. Karen S. Carter, currently the company’s chief operating officer, was appointed CEO earlier this month by the board of directors, making her the first Black woman to lead the company in its entire history. She is also, as of this summer, one of the most powerful executiv…

BLK ALERTS - Karen S. Carter To Become The First Black Woman CEO In Dow Inc.’s 126-Year History

By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated April 17, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… In 126 years, Dow has never had a Black woman as its chief executive. That changes on July 1.  Karen S. Carter, currently the company’s chief operating officer, was appointed CEO earlier this month by the board of directors, making her the first Black woman to lead the company in its entire history. She is also, as of this summer, one of the most powerful executi…

East High Graduate Named CEO of Fortune 500 Giant Dow

A Wichita native with deep roots in the community is stepping into one of corporate America’s most powerful roles. Karen S. Carter, who grew up in northeast Wichita and graduated from East High School, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Dow, one of the world’s leading materials science companies. Her appointment, effective July 1, marks a historic milestone—not only for Wichita, but for representation at the highest levels of corporate le…