Local Management

Karan Chopra

Managing Director
BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn. Bhd.

 

Karan Chopra was born in India. He joined BASF in August 2000 to support procurement for BASF Styrenics Private Limited. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, master’s degree in business administration (Financial Management), Karan possesses strong business acumen, management and strategic planning skills that has helped him make measurable impact on his previous stints within the organization.

Professional Career

2026

Managing Director 
Vice President – Global Supply Chain Services

BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn. Bhd.

2024

Vice President – Global Supply Chain Services

BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn. Bhd.

2020

Vice President – Overseas Delivery Services

BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn. Bhd.

2016

Vice Director – Import Export Operations Asia Pacific &
Asia Pacific Trading Center (APTC)

BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn. Bhd.

2010

General Manager
Supply Chain Shared Services Strategic Initiatives

BASF India Limited

2008

Manager Supply Chain Management & Services   

Ciba India Limited

2005

Trade Compliance Manager

Rohm and Haas (India) Pvt. Limited

2001

Executive Supply Chain

BASF India Limited

2000

Management – Procurement

BASF Styrenics Private Limited