Michael R. Gambrell

Director

Mr. Gambrell is currently Executive Vice President for the Dow Chemical Company, responsible for the company's Manuafcturing and Engineering organization since 2007. In addition Mr. Gambrell has been a member of Dow's Executive Leadership Committee, which is responsible for corporate strategy and financial performance, since 2003. He also serves on the company's Strategy Board, Sustainability Team Geographic Leadership Council, and is an ex officio member of Dow's board of director's Environmental Health and Safety Committee. From 2005 to 2008, Mr Gambrell served as the Executive Vice President for Base Plastics and Chemicals Portfolio with executive oversight for Dow's activities in India, Middle East and Africa, in addition to his current responsibilities. From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Gambrell served as Senior Vice President for Chemicals and Intermediates Portfolio. Mr. Gambrell, who joined Dow in 1976, has held various executive positions throughout Dow including Vice President of Operations of Latin America. He is a member of the executive committee and board of directors for the National Association of Manufacturers. In August 2010, Gambrell was appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce Manufacturing Council, which advises the Secretary of Commerce on matters related to the competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector. He is also a member of the US-India Business Council, and the University of Michigan Engineering Advisory Council..