Linda J. Fisher Named DuPont Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer Former EPA Deputy Administrator to lead DuPont Environment and Health programs
WILMINGTON, Del., June 23, 2004 —
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Linda J. Fisher |
Fisher, 51, will have responsibility for advancing DuPont's progress in achieving sustainable growth; DuPont environmental and health programs; the company's product stewardship programs; and global regulatory affairs. She will also join the DuPont Health Advisory Board, the DuPont Biotechnology Advisory Panel and will serve as a liaison to the Environmental Policy Committee of the DuPont Board of Directors. Fisher will have offices in Wilmington and Washington, D.C.
"We are very pleased to welcome Linda to DuPont," said DuPont Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles O. Holliday, Jr. "Her breadth of experience and her proven performance in protecting the nation's environment and health make her an excellent choice to extend and enhance our commitment to growing our company sustainably."
Fisher, an attorney, has served in a number of key leadership positions in the EPA in addition to being Deputy Administrator. She was also vice president of Government Affairs for Monsanto and counsel with the Washington, D.C., office of the law firm, Latham & Watkins.
She holds an undergraduate degree from Miami University of Ohio, a master's of business administration degree from George Washington University, and a law degree from Ohio State University.
DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make people's lives better, safer and easier. Operating in more than 70 countries, the company offers a wide range of products and services to markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel.
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