Andrew Bailey to lead BASF in Pakistan

BASF has appointed Mr. Andrew Bailey as Managing Director for Pakistan, effective February 1, 2023. He succeeds Mr. Faisal Akhtar, who has decided to leave the company. Faisal will remain with the company until May 31, 2023, to ensure business continuity and support with the transition.

Andrew is an experienced Managing Director with more than 15 years of experience in BASF. Having worked in emerging markets including South Africa, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates, Andrew possesses a strong track record in developing businesses and teams and establishing legal entity.

In his most recent role, Andrew was the Managing Director of BASF Kanoo Polyurethane LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates before the business divestiture.

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.

About BASF in Pakistan

BASF has been present in Pakistan for more than five decades. With offices in Karachi and Lahore, we offer innovative solutions to many key business sectors such as Agriculture, Health & Hygiene, Packaging & Coatings, Plastics & Consumer, and Textile. In 2021, BASF posted sales of approximately €119.5 million to customers in Pakistan and had 53 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF in Pakistan is available at www.basf.com/pk.