- Mark Garrett is nominated for BASF's Supervisory Board election on April 30, 2026.
- He will replace Liming Chen, who resigns at the end of the 2026 meeting.
- Garrett's term will last until the 2028 Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
- Garrett has over 30 years of experience in the chemical industry.
Nomination Announcement
The Supervisory Board of BASF SE has nominated Mark Garrett for election as a shareholder representative. The election is scheduled for the Annual Shareholders' Meeting on April 30, 2026.
Succession Plan
Garrett is set to succeed Liming Chen, who will resign from his position at the end of the 2026 meeting. Chen has served on the Supervisory Board since October 2020.
Term Details
The election of Mark Garrett will cover the remainder of Chen's term, extending until the conclusion of the Annual Shareholders' Meeting in 2028.
Professional Background
Mark Garrett brings over 30 years of experience in the chemical industry. His career began at Ciba-Geigy in 1986, and he has held various roles in Switzerland and the United States. Notably, he served as CEO of Borealis AG from 2007 to 2018, chaired the Board of Directors of Axalta Coating Systems LLC from 2019 to 2021, and was Chairman of the Supervisory Board of OMV Aktiengesellschaft from 2020 to 2023. Garrett holds dual citizenship in Australia and Switzerland.
