The longtime BASF technology leader brings more than 35 years of experience spanning waterborne coatings, emulsion polymers, polyurethanes and low-VOC technologies.
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.