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10 Dow IT leaders
These ten current and former Dow IT leaders, including two executives who have held the Dow CIO title, have run information technology, enterprise systems, IT services and data platforms at the company. A reader can learn from them how Dow's CIO organization plans, delivers and runs enterprise IT and digital programs.
Professionals to explore
01—10Amy Peters
LinkedInExperience: Global IT Director, Portfolio & Operations Management (P&OM) · Dow
Global IT Director, Portfolio & Operations Management (P&OM) at Dow since January 2026, alongside an IT Transformation & PMO Director row since May 2025 (both current). The profile says the role focuses on strategic impact, digital transformation and operational excellence through cost management and metrics. Former Solution Delivery Leader (2020–2025) and Senior Team Manager (2017–2020) at Dow.
Andres Suarez
LinkedInExperience: Director, IT Service Management · Dow
Former Information Systems Service Management Director at Dow (2007–2019), where the profile says he was in charge of a portfolio of IT services with an annual budget above $70 million. Former Director, IT Service Management (2019) and Director of Information Systems Service and Operations (2016–2018) at Dow, and IT Manager - Infrastructure Services at Sadara Chemical Company (2013–2016).
Brandon Schroeder
LinkedInExperience: IT Director · Dow
IT Director at Dow since June 2024 (current); his headline gives the role as IT Director - Data & Analytics Platforms. Former Associate Director - Data Platforms & Business Intelligence (2021–2024), Enterprise Architect (2019–2021), Solutions Architect (2017–2019) and Information Technology Operations Manager (2016–2017) at Dow.
Chris Bruman
LinkedInExperience: Global IT Director, Enterprise Systems · Dow
Former Global IT Director, Enterprise Systems at Dow (2016–2022), where the profile describes oversight of global implementation, shared development and enterprise data management, plus regional accountability for Asia and Europe. Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Dow since March 2022 (current); former Director, Source to Pay (2014–2016) and Program Director, Sadara ERP Program (2012–2014) at Dow.
Debra Bauler
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information and Chief Digital Officer · Dow
Chief Information and Chief Digital Officer at Dow since December 2024 (current); the profile lists the Dow role at Executive level. Former VP of IT, CIO Cargill Protein, Salt and Animal Nutrition & Health at Cargill (2020–2023), a role that combined a VP of IT title with the CIO title for those Cargill businesses.
Jeremy Preston
LinkedInExperience: Senior Global IT Director - Business Application Services Performance Materials & Coatings · Dow
Senior Global IT Director - Business Application Services Performance Materials & Coatings at Dow since February 2025 (current); his summary describes him as a Senior Global IT Director within Dow's CIO organization. Former IT Director - Manufacturing, Commercial, Supply Chain, R&D (2023–2025), IT Director - HR & Legal (2016–2020) and IT Director - eBusiness (2014–2016) at Dow.
Jill Bowen
LinkedInExperience: IT Transformation & PMO Director · Dow
Former IT Transformation & PMO Director at Dow (2023–2025), where the profile says she led the IT organization through transformational changes and strategic initiatives aligned with the IT Strategy and Digital Dow vision. Business Applications Director at Dow since March 2025 (current); former CIO Strategy Leader (2020–2023) and Associate Director of Information Technology (2019–2020) at Dow.
Melanie Kalmar
LinkedInExperience: Corporate Vice President, Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer · Dow
The profile lists Corporate Vice President, Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer at Dow from April 2019 with no end date, and Chief Information Officer at Dow (2016–2019). She writes that the role drives the global strategy for digital capabilities and process solutions and leads Dow's digital transformation, overseeing the global Information Systems organization. It also lists IT Leadership Roles at Dow (2004–2016).
Paul Kline
LinkedInExperience: IT Global Director · Dow
Former IT Global Director at Dow (2007–2022) and former Sustainability Global Director at Dow (2023–2024), where the profile says he led digital and IT strategy and delivery for sustainability. The profile also lists IT Vice President at Johnson Controls (2003–2007) and Member Board of Directors at Elemica (2014–2016).
Tony Rubenacker
LinkedInExperience: IT Director - Global Service Management · Dow
IT Director - Global Service Management at Dow since July 2025 (current), where he writes that he focuses on delivering high-quality IT services while optimizing costs. Former IT Director - Global Cloud Platform Services, Data Center Services (2018–2025) and Global IT Infrastructure Solution Delivery Leader (2016–2018) at Dow, and Portfolio Manager - Enterprise Enablement at Dow Performance Silicones (2013–2016).
Choose the right perspective
Match the leader's scope to your question, since a CIO sees portfolio, budget and digital strategy while IT directors see how applications, infrastructure services and data platforms are delivered. Check each role's dates so you know whether the person's Dow experience reflects the current IT organization or an earlier period.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does a large chemical manufacturer decide which enterprise systems and IT services to standardize globally?
- 02What does it take to run an ERP or business applications program across many business units and regions?
- 03How does an IT organization at an industrial company measure and manage the cost of its IT services?
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