BASF named Company of the Year by the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

Company recognized as STEM industry leader

Denise Hartmann receives SASE Advocate award

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, October 9, 2018 – The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) presented BASF with its Company of the Year Award in recognition of the company’s leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion. Denise Hartmann, Vice President, Business Management, Resins & Additives, BASF, also received the SASE Advocate Award.

SASE acknowledged BASF for its significant contributions to the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professions; long-standing commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace as well as advocacy and services that support and advance diverse populations. Hartmann received the SASE Advocate of the Year award for her commitment to promote diversity and inclusion in her role as a BASF North America Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador as well as serving as a mentor for younger Asian American Pacific Island professionals and actively contributing to their career advancement.

“BASF believes that inclusion of diversity is essential to form the best team,” said Patricia Rossman, Chief Diversity Officer for BASF in North America. “The STEM disciplines require people who are innately curious, skilled at problem solving, and gifted in anticipating and meeting market needs in new ways. These needs are best met through a diverse workforce comprising the best men, women and people of all backgrounds.”

In addition to the leadership awards, several BASF employees received awards recognizing their achievements as Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) students and professionals:

• Rebecca Kuo, Technical Service Engineer – Promising Professional Award
• Dr. Liying Wang, Senior Scientist – Promising Professional Award
• Dr. Eranda Wanigasekara, Senior Scientist – Promising Professional Award
• Dr. E. Jack Chen, Senior Consultant – Technical/Research/Business Achievement Award
• Dr. Syed Ashraf, Senior Scientist – Employee Research Group (ERG) Leadership Award

"BASF has created a successful and innovative culture based on their investment in people and dedication to a diversified and inclusive workforce,” said Khanh Vu, SASE Executive Director. “In particular, BASF's Asian Business Community has fostered an atmosphere to attract, develop, promote and retain their Asian Pacific Island employees.  SASE is proud to recognize BASF as Company of the Year for their leadership in the area of Diversity and Inclusion."

SASE honored the BASF’s 2018 winners during the Achievement Award and Leadership Award dinners at the SASE National Conference and STEM Career Fair.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 18,200 employees in North America, and had sales of $17.9 billion in 2017. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The more than 115,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of €64.5 billion in 2017. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS). Further information at www.basf.com.