Dow DuPont announces board members of the next three independent companies

Dow DuPont today announced the board of directors of future Dow Chemical, DuPont and Dow DuPont Agricultural to build a strong governance structure that supports independent companies in creating long-term value.
, executive chairman of Dow DuPont, said, "The formation of a highly qualified board is an important milestone in our creation of three industry-leading growth companies. We have a rigorous and comprehensive assessment process and have formed a diverse and experienced board of directors who will be responsible for the implementation of the value creation strategies of the three companies
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. I have full confidence in these board members and look forward to their contributions to Dow Chemical, DuPont and Dow DuPont Agricultural. Ed Breen
chief executive of Dow DuPont, said: "These board members have been working closely with the management team to develop the company's strategy, build an efficient organizational structure, and be responsible for value creation and strategy execution. They have extensive experience in capital allocation, global business management and deep industry expertise that will help the three independent companies achieve continued success and create value for shareholders. "
Dow DuPont plans to divest its materials science division by April 1, 2019 and its agriculture (as Dow DuPont Agricultural Company) and (become DuPont) division by June 1, 2019.
are currently part of the boards of directors of the three companies as follows:Jeff Fettig
of Dow Chemical, will serve as non-executive chairman of Dow Chemical's board of directors.
M. Fettig: Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Independent Director of Dow DuPont and Chairman of Vortex, will serve as non-Executive Chairman of Dow Chemical.
Banga: President and CEO of Total.
K. Barton, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology, Arthur and Marian Hanisch. : Ed Breen of DuPont, will serve as executive chairman of DuPont.
D. Breen: Currently ceo of Dow DuPont and future chief executive of DuPont
Ruby R. Chandy: Former President of Bauer's Industrial Division.
M. Cutler, Co-Chief Independent Director of Dow DuPont and former Chairman and CEO of Eaton. : The retired chairman
and chief executive of Cargies will serve as non-executive chairman of Dow DuPont Agricultural's board of directors.
Lamberto Andreotti: Former Chairman and CHIEF Executive Officer of Shishi Shiguibao,
Edward D. Breen: Robert A. Brown, CEO of Dow DuPont
: President of Boston University