Neal is the North America Executive Sponsor for Dow’s LGBTQ+ colleagues, an ally for the ERG GLAD, and the regional Executive Sponsor for Dow’s Asian Diversity Network, ADN. As part of Dow’s all-ERG conference, EMERGE, which included 500 in-person attendees and an additional 900 virtually, Neal led an interactive game with all participants on the importance of investing in Environmental, Social, and Governance priorities. At Dow’s SOAR conference, the inclusive leadership summit the company hosts alongside its annual LPGA event, Neal hosted a panel on how sport can be a platform for DEI. Additionally, Neal helped ensure the safety and security of Dow colleagues and their families following Texas’ directive targeting transgender youth, constructing a dedicated support network to respond to impacted employees’ needs in an agile, equitable, and confidential manner. Neal also drives inclusion as an integral component of his global business strategy, focusing on increasing female and minority representation and ERG participation.
