Jens Liebermann appointed as new managing director of BASF Taiwan
BASF has appointed Jens Liebermann as Managing Director of BASF Taiwan, effective January 1, 2025.
In addition to his new responsibilities as Managing Director of BASF Taiwan, Jens will continue his current role as Vice President, Business Management Semiconductor Materials, Global Business Unit Electronic Materials, BASF.
Jens Liebermann began his journey with BASF in 2007 in the Coatings Division with a focus on automotive coatings solutions. Over the years, he has garnered extensive experience through various roles in marketing, sales, business management, and strategy. After that, he was responsible for business management of Metal Systems under BASF Global Business Unit Electronic Materials. Since 2020, Jens Liebermann has served as Vice President for the global semiconductor materials business of BASF with a focus on supplying ultra-pure single chemicals and advanced chemical formulations to the semiconductor industry. He also played a leading role in the strategy development and organizational restructure of BASF’s Electronic Materials business.
“I am excited to embark on this new journey with BASF in Taiwan, where I see incredible potential to innovate and co-develop our leading materials together with world’s leading semiconductor companies. Leveraging our strong manufacturing network as well as collaboration with customers, research institutes and partners, I also look forward to exploring new opportunities that will enhance BASF’s entire impact in the local market,” said Jens Liebermann.
Jens Liebermann studied Business Management at the University of Muenster in Germany and at the University of Illinois in the United States. He lived and worked for many years in the US, Europe, and during past decade in Asia.
About BASF in Greater China
BASF has been a committed partner to Greater China since 1885. With large production sites in Shanghai, Nanjing, Chongqing and Zhanjiang, as well as a regional research and development hub in Shanghai, BASF is a major foreign investor in the country’s chemical industry. BASF posted sales of approximately €9.4 billion in 2023 to customers in Greater China and employed 12,115 people as of the end of the year. For further information, please visit www.basf.com .
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. 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 six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. 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.
