Till Blum

Director Technology bei BASF SE

Germany

About

Passionate and result-driven leader with global responsibility for development and implementation of improvements in chemical manufacturing processes. Strong background in enabling and accelerating innovation, executing strategic adjustments in Operations and collaborating with manifold interfaces within a multinational company. Committed to bring in external views and to challenge traditional ways of thinking and working. Successfully leading hybrid teams of technical experts by empowerment and coaching, prioritizing speed over perfection, and encouraging to think out-of-the-box. International work experience including delegations to Malaysia and Singapore, and extensive business travels in Asia and America.

Experience

  • BASF (Full-time · 15 yrs 11 mos)
    • Director Technology Process Catalysts
      Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

    • Head of Technology Industrial Petrochemicals Europe
      Nov 2015 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Process Manager Acrylic Monomer plant
      Aug 2013 - Oct 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Senior Manager TPO Acrylic Monomer plant at BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn. Bhd.
    Oct 2008 - Jul 2010 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Lab Team Head R&D at BASF
    Jul 2004 - Sep 2008 · 4 yrs 3 mos