Nine Times the Recognition: BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur Shines as Workplace Champion!
- Receives nine prestigious awards in 2024 for operational excellence, talent management, digital transformation and employee engagement initiatives
Kuala Lumpur, December 10, 2024 – BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur has proudly clinched nine prestigious awards in 2024, underscoring its commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and empowering workplace. These awards highlight the organization’s exceptional strides in operational excellence, talent management, digital transformation, and employee engagement.
Celebrating Operational Excellence
BASF Service Hub KL was recognized at the GBS Asia Awards 2024, winning the coveted title for Operational Excellence in HR. This award reflects the organization’s innovative human resources practices and its pivotal role in advancing the Global Business Services sector in Malaysia and beyond.
Championing Employee Engagement
At the Life at Work Awards 2024, hosted by Talent Corp, BASF Service Hub KL earned significant accolades, including Second Runner-up for Best International Organization and First Runner-up for Workplace Excellence. These honors celebrate the organization’s outstanding efforts to cultivate a positive and inclusive workplace culture that enhances employee well-being. Mark Bueltel-Herz, Managing Director of BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur, also received recognition as First Runner-up for CEO Champion – International Organization, acknowledging his dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion while fostering a flexible work environment.
Investing in Continuous Learning
The organization’s commitment to professional development was further recognized at the HRD Awards 2024, where it won in the category of Excellence in Learning Tech Advancement System and received a Certificate of Excellence in Talent Management and Leadership. These awards reflect BASF’s ongoing dedication to nurturing talent through continuous learning opportunities.
Leading in Digital Transformation
BASF Service Hub KL also made waves at the HR Excellence Awards 2024, securing a Bronze award for Excellence in Digital Transformation. This accolade highlights the organization’s innovative integration of technology into its operations, enhancing efficiency and employee experience.
Creative Approaches to Talent Management
At the SSON Impact Awards 2024, BASF Service Hub KL was honored with a Bronze award for Human Resources Impact and an Honorary Award for Creative Talent Management. These awards recognize the strategic initiatives implemented to boost employee engagement and retention.
A Vision for the Future
Mark Bueltel-Herz expressed his pride in these achievements, “BASF is committed to being an employer of choice in Malaysia. I am grateful to the award organizers for recognizing our efforts—this is a testament to our exceptional team’s hard work and dedication. Together, we have cultivated an environment that prioritizes operational excellence while nurturing our people’s growth and development. I am excited about what lies ahead.”
Join Our Journey
As BASF Service Hub KL continues to lead by example in employee engagement and operational excellence, it invites ambitious young professionals seeking meaningful careers to explore exciting opportunities within this dynamic organization.
About BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur
BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in August 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,200 employees currently and is expected to keep growing.
As an ISO 9001:2005 certified organization, the Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital.
We take pride in providing our business services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Moreover, we offer our services in 8 different languages to cater to the diverse needs of our stakeholders. Our focus on competency and technology-driven solutions allows us to consistently deliver exceptional services, thereby contributing to the success of our businesses.
About BASF in Malaysia
BASF has been present in Malaysia since 1989, and operates a manufacturing plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor. BASF’s Regional Service Hub in Kuala Lumpur provides functional support services to BASF companies in 20 markets across Asia Pacific. BASF also provides infrastructure and utilities support services to its joint ventures BASF PETRONAS Chemicals and Toray BASF Resins at an integrated Verbund site situated in the Gebeng Industrial Zone, Pahang. BASF posted sales to customers in Malaysia of approximately €344 million in 2023 and had 2,460 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on www.basf.com/my.
