Edilson Machado is a Marketing Director for Dow’s polyurethanes business, recognized for his dynamic leadership and unwavering commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion. Based in São Paulo, Edilson is the regional leader for Dow’s GLAD+ Employee Resource Group and inspires colleagues through modeling LGBTQ+ visibility in leadership roles and championing impactful initiatives. He spearheaded the Trans Young Apprentice Program, which places transgender youth in supportive apprenticeships across Brazil and helps advance a resilient workforce. Edilson has also established mentorship initiatives to cultivate rising talent. Beyond Dow, he is an active member of the Forum de Empresas e Direitos LGBTQ+, sharing his journey at national and international forums, and working with NGOs to promote advocacy. Edilson’s story continues to drive transformative change for under-resourced communities worldwide.
