Dow Automotive Announces Key Management Appointments
6 March 2000
Dow Automotive Announces Key Management Appointments
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 6 Lawrence A. (Larry) Denton,
Dow Automotive president, today announced the formation of the company's
Executive Management Team (EMT). The individuals appointed to the EMT will
report to Denton. "I'm excited about the talent and the leadership of the
team we've assembled," he said. "I am confident this group has the background
and experience needed to ensure success for Dow Automotive in the ever-
changing automotive industry."
George Hamilton has been named Vice President of Automotive Materials.
Hamilton joins Dow Automotive with 23 years experience at Dow Plastics -- 12
of which were in sales and marketing of Dow materials to the automotive
industry. Hamilton will be responsible for worldwide sales, marketing and
customer service of Dow Automotive and Essex product lines. Hamilton
previously served as North American commercial director for Engineering
Plastics for The Dow Chemical Company.
Gary Lawrey joins Dow Automotive as Vice President of Automotive Systems.
Lawrey's experience in the automotive industry includes 20 years with Ford
Motor Company, where he held a variety of positions in manufacturing and plant
operations, most recently serving as advanced engineering manager for the
interior and exterior division of Visteon Automotive Systems. He will have
responsibility for representing Dow Automotive interests with OEM customers on
a global basis as well as Dow Automotive joint venture relationships and parts
and module businesses. He also will have responsibility for new business
growth in parts and modules. Lawrey will continue to support initiatives for
future application and growth for the materials side of Dow Automotive.
Timothy L. Nasso has been named Vice President of Global Communications.
He joined Dow Automotive in May 1999 as executive director of marketing
communications. Prior to joining Dow Automotive, Nasso was a vice president
at Caponigro Public Relations where he managed the international accounts
practice. Before that, he served as director of public affairs at the
Consulate of Italy in Detroit, managing all aspects of public relations, trade
development, and cultural and governmental affairs, including consulting U.S.
and Italian companies on communications issues and joint ventures and
acquisitions. Nasso is responsible for managing advertising and public
relations activities, internal and external communications and public affairs
for Dow Automotive.
Luis Lorenzo has been named Global Director of Application Development and
Engineering. In this position, he will be responsible for application
development efforts involving advanced marketing, advanced technology and
design and engineering. He will evaluate and manage The Dow Chemical Company
product portfolio to ensure commercially viable applications are developed for
the automotive market. Lorenzo joined The Dow Chemical Company in 1989 as a
project leader in Dow's Materials Engineering Center (MEC) -- Corporate R&D,
later serving as MEC automotive group leader. He joined Dow Automotive in
1997 and most recently served as executive director of global advanced
application development.
Keith Marchiando has been named Global Finance Director. He joined The
Dow Chemical Company in 1997, most recently serving as director of finance for
the Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings business. Marchiando previously was with
Ford Motor Company in component manufacturing and product development finance.
In his new position, Marchiando will have primary responsibility for finance
and strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, customer financial services,
purchasing, and information technology.
Kathy McCreedy has been named Director of Global Research and Development.
She will lead R&D and technical service and development efforts for Dow
Automotive. McCreedy has been with The Dow Chemical Company since 1975, and
has held several key leadership positions with Dow R&D. Her most recent
position was director of R&D for the Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings
business.
Debbie Mox has been named Global Human Resources Business Partner. She
will provide human resource support to Dow Automotive, the newly formed
business unit of The Dow Chemical Company. Mox joined The Dow Chemical
Company in 1970 and has held several HR positions. In addition to her
responsibilities for Dow Automotive, Mox will continue to support human
resource activity for Engineering Plastics, a business group of The Dow
Chemical Company.
Steve Smid has been named Business Operations Director. He will be
responsible for manufacturing at Dow Automotive facilities worldwide. Smid
has been with The Dow Chemical Company since 1979, and has held several key
positions in manufacturing and production, most recently serving as global
technology leader for Dow's compounding technology center in Freeport, Texas.
Dow Automotive, with offices and application development centers
worldwide, offers the broadest array of products to the global automotive
industry. Combined with material science expertise and technical
capabilities, Dow Automotive delivers materials and innovative solutions that
meet the strict requirements of its global customers. Additional information
regarding Dow Automotive products and services can be found at
http://www.dowautomotive.com