HZ info,July 1, 2025 – BASF today announced senior leadership changes in its Electronic Materials business. The global business unit will strategically base its operations in Taipei, Taiwan as of July 1, 2025. 

The changes are intended to bolster innovation and growth in the supply of electronic and semiconductor materials, capitalizing on Taiwan’s prominent role as the world’s hotspot for semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. With a strong foothold in this key market, BASF aims to enhance its competitive edge and respond more effectively to the evolving needs of its key customers, mostly located in East Asia and the US. At the same time, the market proximity will also enhance serving needs of customers in the display and metal systems industries.

Leadership changes of the BASF Electronic Materials global business unit: 

Effective July 1, 2025, Jens Liebermann will be appointed as Senior Vice President to lead BASF’s global Electronic Materials business. Jens recently serves as Vice President of Global Business Management Semiconductor Materials and Managing Director of BASF Taiwan. In his new role, he will leverage his extensive expertise and proven track record in the semiconductor industry to ensure continuity accelerating various strategic customer activities. His leadership will be pivotal in positioning the business unit for long-term growth, particularly in the rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape. 

Dr. Lothar Laupichler, heading the Electronic Materials Business since 2012, will retire from BASF after 32 years of service to the company. “Lothar has made a significant impact on BASF’s capabilities to serve the advanced semiconductor, display and specialized metal system industries,” said Gops Pillay, President of BASF Global Operating Division. 

At the same time, Dr. Moritz Ehrenstein, Managing Director Rolic Technologies, heading BASF’s Display Materials segment, will succeed Jens Liebermann as Vice President Global Business Management Semiconductor Materials located in Taiwan. Moritz has extensive industry experience, particularly in R&D for innovative technologies. Prior to leading BASF’s Display Materials business, he oversaw the global sales management for BASF’s semiconductor materials business.

BASF is a global leader in the supply of Electronic Materials. BASF’s Electronic Materials business unit offers process chemicals and customized formulated solutions for the advanced semiconductor and display industry as well as specialized metal systems for consumer electronics and industrial applications.