With a strong position in Taiwan, BASF wants to expand its competitive advantage and respond more effectively to the needs of customers based mainly in East Asia and the USA. At the same time, the proximity to the market will also meet the needs of customers in the display industry, according to the company.
New head of the business unit
Jens Liebermann, who most recently served as Vice President of Global Business Management, Semiconductor Materials and Managing Director of BASF Taiwan, is now Senior Vice President of the BASF Electronic Materials business unit. In his new role, he will, among other things, accelerate BASF's strategic customer activities.
Ehrenstein succeeds Liebermann
Dr. Moritz Ehrenstein, Managing Director Rolic Technologies, who heads BASF's Display Materials segment, has succeeded Jens Liebermann as Vice President Global Business Management Semiconductor Materials, based in Taiwan. He has industry experience, particularly in research and development for new technologies. Prior to his position as head of BASF's Display Materials division, he was global sales manager for the Group's semiconductor materials business.
Specialized in the semiconductor and display industry
BASF's Electronic Materials division develops and markets high-purity process chemicals and customized solutions for the semiconductor and display industries as well as specialized metal systems for consumer electronics and industrial applications