He
has spent his entire career at Dow Chemical Company and joined Dow in 1976 in
Melbourne, Australia. Liveris spent a good portion of his career in
Asia where his formative roles included 14 years in Hong Kong, general manager
of Dow’s operation in Thailand, and president of all Asia-Pacific operations.
He became member of the Board of Directors in February 2004, and was named CEO
in November 2004. Liveris was elected as Chairman of the Board on April 1,
2006.
In
2005 he was awarded an honorary doctorate in science by his alma mater as well
as being named Alumnus of the Year. He has been a big supporter of the
university and was appointed Inaugural Chair to The University of Queensland in
America Foundation in 2011.
One
of the reasons the Board of Directors of Dow unanimously selected him to become
CEO was his plan to transform the company. His plan involved Dow reinforcing
its core strengths in providing its clients with customized chemicals, plastics
and advanced materials while reducing the company’s exposure to commodity
chemicals and plastics.
Liveris
has been a strong advocate for manufacturing for the long-term health of a
nation’s economy. He authored the book “Make It in America”, which presents a
comprehensive set of practical solutions and business strategies. Liveris serves as co-chair of U.S. President
Obama’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships in the United States.
In
line with his heritage Liveris, is an executive board member of The Hellenic
Initiative (THI), a non-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to
leverage Diaspora resources to encourage entrepreneurship and job-creating
investments in Greece.
Born
in Australia, has worked in Asia, now based in America and among others working
for Greek causes, you can’t be more international than Liveris. He heads a huge
conglomerate as well. Dow Chemical Company which is based in Midland, Michigan
had annual revenue of $57 billion in 2012. 
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