Thomas Wehlage

Retired Senior Executive

Germany

About

Experience

  • Retired Senior Executive at From BASF
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • BASF (16 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Vice President Polyamides & Precursors Europe
      Jan 2019 - Oct 2024 · 5 yrs 10 mos

      P&L responsibility for BASF's Polyamide and Precursor business in Europe (incl ammonia value chain with ammonia, urea, AdBlue, Glues & Resins). Operational responsibility for all business functions and manufacturing (5 production sites in germany. belgium, france, 2 JV). Integration of Solvay's PA 66 business into BASF'S Monomer division in Europe. Business Restructuring. Transformation toward sustainable product portfolio.

    • Senior Vice President Isocyanates & Precursors Europe
      Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 · 5 yrs

      Regional leadership for BASF's Isocyanate & Precursor business (MDI, TDI, Chlorine, Aniline, DNT, TDA) in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Operational Responsibility for all business functions and production. Drove operational excellence and commodity mindset.

    • Senior Vice President Inorganic Chemicals Europe
      Feb 2010 - Dec 2013 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      Regional Leadership for the Inorganic Chemicals Business in Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America. The Portfolio includes Suluric- and Nitric Acid, Chlorine, sulfates, nitrates, hydrosulfates, ammonium salts, sodium methylate, sold in a wide range of industries. P&L responsibility including all business functions such as Sales & Marketing, new business development, controlling, operations (3 sites), supply chain , strategy and execution.

  • Managing Director at BASF Future Business GmbH
    Jan 2005 - Nov 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Development of new business areas for BASF. Scouting, Acquisition of Start Up, Project Management, Business model development. Management of Corporate Venture Capital Portfolio.

  • Senior Manager Asia Pacific at BASF
    Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 · 2 yrs