Andrew Liveris, chairman and chief executive officer of the Midland-based Dow Chemical Co., is the new chairman of the Washingon, D.C.-based Business Council.
Liveris will serve a two-year term beginning in Januar 2013, and succeeds Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
“I am honored and excited by the opportunity to serve as Chairman at such a critical time for the nation and for the business community," Liveris said. "I intend to continue Jamie Dimon's efforts to improve the dialogue between business leaders and policy makers, and will work to deepen the understanding of the importance of America's corporations on economic growth and job creation."
The Business Council was established in 1933 as the advisory council for the Department of Commerce. Now, the Council advises all elements of the national government.
Members meet three times a year to discuss policy and economic issues relevant to the members’ businesses.
In 2011, Liveris was tapped to serve as co-chair of President Barack Obama's Advanced Manufacturing Partnership.