Edward Stones

Edward Stones is the Business Vice President of Energy and Climate at Dow and a respected thought leader in the areas of energy transition, climate change and industrial decarbonization. He is also the North America Sponsor of GLAD+, Dow’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, and champions belonging across all levels of a global workforce. Within Dow, Edward mentors rising leaders and enables employee impact—including the company’s annual strong participation in the Houston Pride Parade. Edward’s advocacy also extends beyond Dow. Inspired by his daughters, Edward’s passionate advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion is deeply personal. As a Visionary Contributor to Houston’s Montrose Center, he helps support mental health programs and LGBTQ+ community connection in the fourth-largest city in the United States.