- Mary Kurian and Livio Tedeschi join BASF's Board on May 1, 2026.
- Michael Heinz will retire on April 30, 2026.
- Kurian to oversee Chemicals and Nutrition & Care segments.
- Tedeschi to lead Agricultural Solutions segment.
Board Appointments
Mary Kurian and Livio Tedeschi have been appointed to BASF's Board of Executive Directors, effective May 1, 2026. Kurian will manage the Chemicals and Nutrition & Care segments, while Tedeschi will oversee the Agricultural Solutions segment.
Retirement
Michael Heinz is set to retire from the Board as planned on April 30, 2026.
Background
Mary Kurian, with a PhD in Materials Science, has held leadership roles at Air Products and BASF, most recently leading BASF’s Care Chemicals division. Livio Tedeschi, holding a PhD in Organic Chemistry, has been with BASF since 2003, focusing on crop protection and leading the Agricultural Solutions division since 2022.
Strategic Changes
The appointments align with BASF's strategic direction under its “Winning Ways” strategy, with Tedeschi preparing for a planned partial IPO of the Agricultural Solutions division.
