The new finance chief brings accounting, digital-transformation and change-management experience to the Wisconsin-based industrial coatings manufacturer’s senior executive leadership team.
Katja Scharpwinkel and Anup Kothari will remain on BASF’s executive board through its 2030 annual shareholders’ meeting following the supervisory board’s decision.
The former Schenck Process has added a finance leader with more than 30 years of industrial experience as it targets profitable growth and stronger cash flow.
The longtime company leader will oversee strategic initiatives, team expansion and customer support across one of the manufacturer’s largest business segments.