Life and Career
Liveris was born in Darwin, Australia, and attended Brisbane State High School. He holds a bachelor’s degree (first-class-honors) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Queensland. In 2005 he was awarded an honorary doctorate in science by his alma mater as well as being named Alumnus of the Year. A great alumnus support to the University, he was appointed Inaugural Chair to The University of Queensland in America Foundation in 2011. Liveris’ 36-year Dow career began in 1976 in Melbourne, Australia. Since then, his career has spanned the continents of Asia and North America, with roles in manufacturing, engineering, sales, marketing, and business and general management.
Under Liveris' reign as CEO, Dow was ranked 15th on Corporate Responsibility Officer (CRO) Magazine's list of top 100 best corporate citizens of 2008.
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