Tracy Young is the Senior Global R&D/TS&D Director responsible for leading research for Dow Coating Materials, Performance Monomers, Plastic Additives, and Adhesives. She leads a global R&D and TS&D organization to advance innovation and global strategic customer partnerships across the acrylic envelope. Young is a member of Dow’s R&D Leadership Team and the C&PM Business Leadership Team. She is also a member of the recently launched Water & Nature PMO and co-leads the innovation pillar for Dow.