Paul Oreffice, Outspoken Former CEO of Dow Chemical, Dies at 97.

The article discusses the life and career of Paul Oreffice, the former CEO of Dow Chemical, who passed away at the age of 97. Oreffice was known for his outspoken nature and controversial statements, such as calling environmentalists "professional merchants of doom." He faced criticism for his handling of issues like the Agent Orange lawsuit and his resistance to the Environmental Protection Agency. Despite his contentious reputation, Oreffice was praised for promoting diversity in senior positions at Dow and for his competitive spirit in business. [Extracted from the article]