BASF appoints Christofer Arisandy as President Director for Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia – January 16, 2023 – BASF has appointed Christofer Arisandy as its President Director for BASF companies in Indonesia, effective January 1, 2023. He succeeds Agus Ciputra, who simultaneously takes a regional role.

Christofer Arisandy has 20 years of experience in the chemical industry. Christofer began his career with BASF in 2003 as a laboratory manager in the Research & Development department for BASF SE. He has since worked in various positions in product management, marketing and strategy in Germany and Hong Kong. In his most recent role, Christofer was the Head of Regional Marketing Home Care and Industrial Formulations, Care Chemicals Asia Pacific.

“I am thrilled and honored to join BASF Indonesia as President Director and work with this exceptional team. BASF Indonesia has great talents, expertise and solutions that address customers needs in an ever-changing business environment in Asia Pacific. I am convinced that BASF will further strengthen its strategic position in Indonesia and continue to tap into domestic and international growth opportunities,” said Christofer Arisandy.

Christofer Arisandy was born in Surabaya, Indonesia. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Airlangga, doctorate’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Oxford, and Master of Business Administration from ESSEC/Mannheim Business School.

About BASF Indonesia

BASF has been investing in Indonesia since 1976. Today, BASF solutions contribute to the success of its customers in Indonesia in nearly all industries, including agriculture, food, home & personal care, automotive, paints and coatings and chemicals. The head office of BASF in Indonesia is located in Jakarta, with production sites in Cengkareng, Cimanggis and Merak – all of which are halal certified. In 2021, BASF posted sales of approximately €567 million to customers in Indonesia and employed 508 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF in Indonesia is available at www.basf.com/id

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €78.6 billion in 2021. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.