Hyderabad, Telangana, India, June 2026 — Maumita Sarkar has started a new role as HR Head – Global Digital Hub at BASF, bringing nearly two decades of experience in human resources, digital transformation, talent management, organizational development, succession planning, and leadership partnering across global technology and innovation-driven organizations.
In her new role, Maumita will lead the people strategy for BASF’s Global Digital Hub, supporting talent development, workforce transformation, organizational effectiveness, and digital capability building. Her appointment underscores BASF’s continued focus on strengthening its digital ecosystem and fostering a high-performance culture that enables innovation and business growth.
Prior to joining BASF, Maumita spent four years with Kimberly-Clark, where she held a series of progressive HR leadership roles including HR Leader for APAC GCC and International Markets, HR Leader for APAC GCC and Corporate Finance, HR Leader APAC DTS and Digital Commercial Transformation, and HR Leader APAC – Global Digital Technology Centre. During her tenure, she led HR for Global Digital Technology Centers across the Asia-Pacific region and supported digital transformation, workforce planning, succession management, leadership development, and organizational growth initiatives.
Before Kimberly-Clark, Maumita served as Senior Human Resources Manager at GE Renewable Energy, where she led HR for the Technology Center India organization. She partnered with business leaders on organizational restructuring, culture transformation, talent development, succession planning, and diversity and inclusion initiatives to support business growth and innovation.
Earlier, she worked with GE Healthcare as HR Manager, where she simultaneously served as HR Country Leader for GE Bangladesh. She led multiple strategic initiatives focused on employee engagement, career development, leadership capability building, employee experience, and change management while supporting diverse GE businesses across the region.
Prior to GE, Maumita was associated with Tektronix, a Danaher Corporation company, as Human Resource Business Partner, where she played a key role in establishing a software development center in Bengaluru and successfully managed the India transition during the Danaher–Fortive corporate separation. Her contributions earned recognition from global leadership for ensuring a seamless organizational transition.
Her professional journey also includes HR leadership roles with Wipro Technologies and GATI-KWE, where she gained extensive experience in HR business partnering, talent management, employee engagement, learning and development, workforce planning, and leadership development. She began her career in technology as a Programmer Analyst with Cognizant Technology Solutions, providing her with a strong understanding of technology-driven business environments.
With extensive expertise spanning digital organizations, global capability centers, leadership development, talent transformation, and organizational effectiveness, Maumita brings a powerful blend of HR and technology experience to BASF’s Global Digital Hub.
About BASF
BASF creates chemistry for a sustainable future by combining economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. With approximately 108,000 employees worldwide, BASF serves customers across nearly every industry and country through its diverse portfolio of products and solutions.
The company’s core businesses include Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care, while its standalone businesses operate through Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. In 2025, BASF generated sales of approximately €60 billion, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading chemical companies.
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