Dow Corning, Dow Chemical CEOs named to president's export council

U.S. President Barack Obama has tapped two Midland CEOs to serve on the export council that advises the president on international trade.

The president named Dr. Stephanie A. Burns, president, CEO, and chairman of Dow Corning, and Dow Chemical CEO Andrew N. Liveris, to the council last week. The committee will advise the president on policies and initiatives to improve the nation's trade performance, promote expanded exports, and address trade-related issues.

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The [President's Export Council] PEC, which reports to the Department of Commerce, will play a key role in the President's plan to double U.S. exports over the next five years. The council will be chaired by James McNerney, CEO of the Boeing Corporation. Ursula Burns, CEO of the Xerox Corporation, will serve as vice chair.
 
Dow Corning Chairman, President and CEO Dr. Stephanie A. Burns has been appointed by U.S. President Barack Obama to the President's Export Council, a public/private sector advisory committee that advises the President on international trade.

"I am proud that Dow Corning is viewed by government officials and the business community as an innovative leader in global business," said Dr. Burns, whose term lasts until November 2011. "Collaborating with this diverse, experienced and respected group of individuals will be an honor, but more importantly, will help guide the United States for sustainable economic strength."

"To build on the progress we've made so far, I've appointed these accomplished men and women to serve in these important roles," said President Barack Obama at a reception at the White House Rose Garden where he announced the council members. "I am confident that their depth of experience in the private sector will be valuable as we continue working to open new markets for American goods, boost our exports and level the playing field for American workers."

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