National Press Release

MIDLAND, Mich., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- George Hamilton, president, Dow Coating Solutions, will assume a new role as vice president of Government Business Development for The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), effective immediately. He will report to Dave Kepler, executive vice president, Business Services, Chief Information Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer. Hamilton's efforts will directly support innovation, business growth and government initiatives.

Leading the Company's efforts in Government Business Development, Hamilton will center on seeking to align Dow's strategy and chemistries to support government energy, economic development, infrastructure and other programs identified as growth and energy priorities. Working closely with Dow's Energy Team, Government Affairs leaders and Business leaders, he will identify related business opportunities for Dow products, technologies and services to support these priorities.

"I am excited about the chance to represent Dow in addressing the energy and economic challenges that are facing all of us, and we want to partner with our state and federal government to have an impact in the U.S. and around the world," said Hamilton. "We are in the midst of challenging times and Dow recognizes that the best way to bring about positive change in this environment is through collaboration and innovative solutions."

Previous to this new role, Hamilton has been the president of Dow Coating Solutions since 2007. He has been with Dow since 1977 holding a variety of positions in sales, marketing, application development and business operations during his 32 years with the company. Prior to joining Dow Coating Solutions in 2007, Hamilton served as President of Dow Automotive.

Hamilton is currently a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), The Dow Chemical Executive Leadership Council, and is an Honorary Committee Member of International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies (FISITA). He also serves on the Board of National Paint and Coatings Association in Washington, D.C., the Board of Trustees for North Carolina Central University, and serves on Dow's Retirement Board. He was also named to Black Enterprise Magazine's "Most Powerful in Corporate America" list in 2005 and 2009.

About Dow

With annual sales of $58 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products.

References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

SOURCE The Dow Chemical Company