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Stephan Kothrade

Stephan Kothrade

Member of the Board of Executive Directors and CTO of BASF SE

BASF•Germany

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Experience31+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

As Member of the Board of Executive Directors and CTO of BASF SE, I am responsible for our group research division, the Asia-Pacific region and the divisions Monomers and Performance Materials. Identifying and developing the right technologies to reduce our carbon footprint and building up circular material streams, while ensuring profitable growth will be decisive to shape the chemical industry of tomorrow and is therefore at the center of my attention. I am certain that by working together towards this shared vision, BASF and its stakeholders will be jointly creating a better future for our following generations.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • BASFCurrent
    1995–Present· 31 yrs 10 mos
    • Member, Board of Executive DirectorsCurrent
      Mar 2023–Present
    • President Intermediates Division
      2022–Mar 2023
    • President Functions Asia Pacific, President and Chairman Greater China
      2016–Dec 2021
    • President BASF-YPC Company Ltd. and Managing Director Nanjing Verbund Site
      2012–Dec 2015
    • Senior Vice President
      2008–Dec 2011
    • Managing Director
      2006–2008
    • Director, Information Technology
      2003–2006
    • Group Leader Strategic Planning
      2000–2003
    • Manager, Plant
      1998–2000
    • Scientist, Research
      1995–1998

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Chemistry

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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Stephan Kothrade
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Strategic LeadershipPetrochemicalLeadershipIntercultural CommunicationChemical SafetyManagementGeneral ManagementChemical IntermediatesBusiness ManagementSite DevelopmentInternational BusinessStrategyStrategic PlanningChemical ResearchChemical IndustryBusiness CenterBusiness StrategyPlant ManagementSite ManagementJoint Ventures