BASF Appoints Thomas Biegi for Communications and Government Relations
- Thomas Biegi will lead BASF's Corporate Communications and Government Relations from April 1, 2026.
- He succeeds Nina Schwab-Hautzinger and will report to Markus Kamieth.
- Biegi is currently Head of Communications and Government Affairs at GSK in Germany.
- He has held senior roles at MorphoSys and Pfizer, focusing on communications.
Leadership Change
Thomas Biegi will take over as head of BASF's Corporate Communications and Government Relations on April 1, 2026. He will succeed Nina Schwab-Hautzinger and report directly to Markus Kamieth, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at BASF.
Professional Background
Biegi is an experienced leader in Corporate Affairs, with a strong background in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. He is currently the Head of Communications and Government Affairs for GSK in Germany.
Previous Roles
Before joining GSK, Biegi served as Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs at MorphoSys, where he was part of the Executive Committee. He played a key role in communications during MorphoSys's transformation and acquisition by Novartis. Additionally, he held senior positions at Pfizer, managing communications for the global Oncology group and leading the communications team in Germany.
Educational Background
Thomas Biegi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Media and Communication Studies from the Freie Universität in Berlin.
Source: BASF