Tim Hickling

Retired | Former European Business Leader and Managing Director | Agronomy • Commercial Leadership • Strategic Marketing • Global Controlling • Supply Chain & Operations

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Experience

  • Head of Third Party Management for Europe, Central Asia, Africa and Middle East at BASF SE, Agricultural Solutions
    Jan 2018 - Apr 2026 · 8 yrs 4 mos

    Responsible for co-creating strategy towards third party companies, often close competitors, where in or out licencing of core technologies and molecules creates added value. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team from across the organisation, and leading the approach and negotiations, strategy is implemented with key accounts and partners.

  • Head of Professional & Specialty Solutions, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, Africa at BASF SE
    Jul 2013 - Dec 2017 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Lead of the 'non crop' business across 'Europe'. Development and implementation of business strategy, go to market approach and team motivation and development. Full P&L responsibility.

  • Director / General Manager at BASF Agro B.V. Arnhem (NL) Zürich Branch
    Mar 2008 - Jun 2013 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Business performance and team development, full P&L responsibility, sourcing, manufacture and global supply chain for raw materials, active ingredients and supply of finished products to BASF companies across the globe.

  • Head of UK Sales at BASF plc Crop Protection Division
    Jun 2003 - Feb 2008 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    Sales strategy, turnover, profit, price and market share objectives through management of the commercial relationship with network of national, regional and local distribution businesses, and the in field technical influencing and support of farm advisors.