Florham Park, New Jersey, United States, April 2025 – BASF Corporation has announced that Heather Remley has assumed the role of President and CEO, effective April 1, 2025. In this leadership position, Remley will spearhead operations of BASF Corporation, the largest affiliate of BASF SE, one of the world’s foremost chemical companies.
Heather Remley brings a wealth of global leadership experience, having held senior roles in both the United States and Europe since joining BASF in 2016. Most recently, she served as President of BASF’s Global Engineering Services division, based in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Prior to that, she was Senior Vice President of Petrochemicals, North America, based in Houston, Texas.
“We are delighted to welcome Heather back home to the United States as President and CEO,” said Anup Kothari, Member of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE. “Her extensive leadership and industry expertise will be instrumental in enabling our global operating divisions and service units in the United States while driving the company’s winning culture, in line with the global Winning Ways strategy.”
“I am honored to take on the role of President and CEO of BASF Corporation and lead our talented team in one of BASF’s most significant markets,” said Heather Remley, President and CEO, BASF Corporation. “Having gained invaluable experience working across the globe, I am excited to return to the U.S. and build on our strong foundation of innovation, performance culture and passion for chemistry.”
A native of Pennsylvania, Remley holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College and an MBA from Boston College.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. With approximately 16,000 employees in North America and 2024 sales of $19.7 billion, BASF Corporation is a leading force in sustainable innovation and chemical excellence.
Globally, BASF employs around 112,000 people and generated €65.3 billion in sales in 2024. The company’s portfolio spans core businesses like Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care, along with standalone businesses in Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF shares are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and as American Depositary Receipts in the United States.
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