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BASF Announces Leadership Change in Communications

Key highlights
  • Nina Schwab-Hautzinger leaves BASF on January 31, 2026.
  • Successor announcement pending.
  • She led Corporate Communications & Government Relations since 2020.
  • Previously held leadership roles at Roche and a consultancy in Singapore.

Leadership Change

Dr. Nina Schwab-Hautzinger, Head of Corporate Communications & Government Relations at BASF, will depart the company on January 31, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. BASF plans to announce her successor in due course.

Contributions and Achievements

During her tenure, Schwab-Hautzinger modernized BASF's corporate communications and strengthened the company's reputation. She played a crucial role during the energy crisis, the CEO transition, and the launch of the 'Winning Ways' strategy.

Professional Background

Schwab-Hautzinger has led BASF’s Corporate Communications & Government Relations unit since 2020. Before joining BASF, she held various international leadership positions at Roche in Switzerland and Germany, and at a strategic communications consultancy in Singapore. She studied at the universities of Mannheim and Waterloo, Canada, and earned her doctorate from the University of Zurich.