Dr Andrew Liveris, Brisbane State High School, 1971

Dr Liveris, - World CEO, Dow Chemicals, graduated from BSHS in 1971. He is a recognised global business leader, transforming Dow Chemicals from a cyclical chemicals manufacturing company into a novel enterprise.

His achievements span across prestigious committees, including the Board of Directors for IBM and the Special Olympics, a member of the US President’s Export Council, and the United States Council for International Business. Dr Liveris received the Expatriate Achievement Award in 2008 and today he still holds the positions of President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for The Dow Chemical Company.