Reinforces commitment to sustainability, innovation and expansion of corporate footprint in the region
BASF has recently announced the appointment of Dr. Udo Huenger as the new Vice President for operations in the Middle East, Egypt and Iran. He will be based at BASF’s regional headquarters in Dubai, UAE.
With more than a decade of experience with the company, Dr Huenger has held several leadership positions, most recently as director of Refining Catalysts for Europe and the Middle East. In his new role as Vice President in the Middle East, he will be responsible for driving BASF’s new corporate strategy in the region, accelerating growth, and building relationships with key stakeholders.
“Dr. Huenger has a keen understanding of the region and our business that spans almost every industry in the Middle East,” remarked Dr. Markus Kramer, President of Europe, Middle East and Africa, BASF SE.
BASF has been active in the region for over a century with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Khobar, Cairo, and Tehran. In addition, it runs a polyurethane system house in Dubai, an advanced production facility for customer-specific antioxidant blends (CSB) in Bahrain, and production sites for construction chemicals in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and Oman.
