Cutting across a variety of industries and the public sector, with a significant technology pedigree, CNBC's Technology Executive Council offers perspective on the most pressing issues facing the industry. This is the list of the founding members of the Technology Executive Council.  For a full list of current TEC members, please visit www.cnbccouncils.com/tec.
Technology Executive Council Founding Members

Melanie Kalmar, Dow

Melanie Kalmar, corporate vice president, chief information officer and chief digital officer Dow.
Dow

Melanie Kalmar is corporate vice president, chief information officer and chief digital officer for Dow. She drives the global strategy for information technology and digital capabilities to advance Dow's growth and business strategies. She is also a member of Dow's Executive Leadership Team that sets the strategic direction, defines priorities and is accountable for delivering enterprise-level results.

Melanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. She completed the Executive Education Program at Babson College and the Thunderbird International Leadership Program in Phoenix, Arizona. Melanie is a Director for Dorinco Reinsurance Company, Vice President of the Michigan Council for Women in Technology Foundation and a member of the Dean's Council for Central Michigan University's School of Business. She also holds several leadership roles within Dow focused on driving the Company's Diversity & Inclusion strategy and priorities, including membership in the President's Inclusion Council and executive sponsor of PRIME, the employee resource group focused on engaging the 50+ population.