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Edward Stones

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Business Vice President, Energy and Climate at Dow
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Edward Stones is a respected thought leader with over 30 years of experience in energy markets and industrial decarbonization. As Business Vice President for Energy & Climate at Dow, he leads the companys global energy operations and climate strategy, including its Path2Zero goals. He is a graduate of Stanford and Louisiana State University.

Inspired by his daughters, Edward is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and champions diversity within Dow and the broader community. He serves as the North America Sponsor for Dows LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group and is a Visionary Contributor to Houstons Montrose Center, supporting mental health programs.

He was recognized on the 2025 INvolve Outstanding Advocates Role Model List for his leadership and advocacy.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Business Vice President, Energy and Climate
Job Level
Senior
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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Energy Transition
He leads Dow's transition to clean energy, testifying before the US Senate on industrial decarbonization and the role of advanced nuclear technology.
Advanced Nuclear
He is leading Dow's project with X-energy to deploy small modular reactors (SMRs) at its Seadrift, Texas site to provide clean, reliable power and steam.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Business Vice President, Energy and Climate
Dow
12-2016 - 4-2022
Global Director, Energy and Climate Change
Dow
10-2014 - 11-2016
Senior Director, Investor Engagement
Dow
10-2012 - 9-2014
Global Director, Hydrocarbons Risk and Business Development
Dow
5-2010 - 10-2012
Director, Hydrocarbons Business Development and EMEA Plastics Strategy
Dow
In the press

Media appearances

Interview at COP30 with Edward Stones, Business Vice President, Energy and Climate, Dow. Featured in World Nuclear Association
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[PDF] Testimony of Edward Stones, Vice President, Energy & Climate, Dow (U.S. Senate Committee on Energy). Featured in U.S. Senate Committee on Energy
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Education
BS ChE
Stanford University
MBA
Louisiana State University
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