BASF appoints Michael Roy as Managing Director for BASF (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – July 1, 2025 – BASF is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Roy as Managing Director of BASF (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Vimala Arumugam, who will retire after a distinguished career with the company.

Currently serving as Director of Human Resources for Performance Materials Asia Pacific, Michael Roy brings over a decade of experience with BASF, spanning multiple regions and functions. Born and raised in Penang, Malaysia, Michael began his journey with BASF in 2011 at the Shared Services Centre in Kuala Lumpur. His career has since taken him across Asia and Europe, including a key assignment in Belgium.

“I’m truly humbled and honored to take on the role of Managing Director at BASF Malaysia and I look forward to work alongside such a talented and dedicated team. said Michael.

Michael is known for his collaborative leadership style, deep understanding of the business, and strong commitment to people and performance. His appointment reflects BASF’s continued focus on nurturing regional talent and strengthening leadership in key markets.

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 €340 million in 2024 and had 2,579 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on www.basf.com/my.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 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, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.