BASF appoints Narumi Fukuda as Representative Director & Vice President, Business Services for Japan
Tokyo, Japan, September 28, 2022 – BASF has appointed Narumi Fukuda as Representative Director & Vice President, Business Services for BASF Japan, effective October 1, 2022. Ms. Fakuda succeeds Nobuhiro Suda, who will support the change and subsequently retire in December 2022.
Ms. Fukuda started her career in General Electric International Inc, Tokyo, as part of the Financial Management Program (FMP). Post which, she moved to the company's headquarter in the US and held various positions in Finance field including Corporate Financial Planning and Analyst, Senior Finance Analyst, Corporate IT Financial Manager and Global Operations Indirect Sourcing Senior Finance Manager for more than 15 years. Most recently, Ms. Fakuda was Executive Officer and Vice President, Financial Analysis at MetLife Insurance K.K. Ms. Fakuda graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Bachelor of Science and Business Administration.
About BASF in Japan
BASF has been a committed partner to Japan since 1888. Operating both production sites as well as research and development facilities in Japan, BASF contributes to the success of Japanese customers nationwide as well as globally by providing products and solutions to nearly all industries. These include the automotive, construction, pharmaceutical, medical, electronics, electric, packaging, home and personal care, agriculture and food industries. As of the end of 2021, BASF employed 920 employees in Japan, and recorded sales of about € 2 billion to customers in the country. Further information is available on www.basf.com/jp.
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 110,000 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.
