BASF Appoints Steve Arndt as Senior Vice President for Global Automotive Refinish Coatings
Position
Senior Vice President
Company
BASF
Ludwigshafen Am RheinAgriculture and FarmingFarmingDescription
BASF has announced the appointment of Steve Arndt as Senior Vice President for Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, effective July 1, 2026. He will succeed Chris Titmarsh, who is retiring after two decades with the company. Arndt brings significant experience in distribution and operations within the coatings sector.
Quick answer
BASF Appoints Steve Arndt as Senior Vice President for Global Automotive Refinish Coatings (June 4, 2026). BASF is based in Ludwigshafen Am Rhein, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany.
- Who is the new Senior Vice President at BASF?
- BASF named Steve Arndt Senior Vice President, announced June 4, 2026.
- What did BASF announce on June 4, 2026?
- BASF has announced the appointment of Steve Arndt as Senior Vice President for Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, effective July 1, 2026. He will succeed Chris Titmarsh, who is retiring after two decades with the company.
- What does BASF do?
- Find detailed information about our products and solutions as well as direct product contacts for North America.
- Where is BASF based?
- BASF is based in Ludwigshafen Am Rhein, Rhineland Palatinate, Germany.
- Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
- Pinnacle Food Group Limited (June 5, 2026), Indigo Ag (May 30, 2026), Redox Bio-Nutrients (June 9, 2026) and Purebase (June 10, 2026) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of BASF.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Other recent leadership changes in Agriculture and Farming and Farming
Executive moves at companies in the same sectors within 45 days, from Fundz verified event records.
- Pinnacle Food Group Limited Appoints Dr. Yunhao Chen as Chief Financial Officer (June 5, 2026)
- IndiGo Appoints Willie Walsh as Chief Executive Officer (May 30, 2026)
- Redox Bio-Nutrients Appoints Jackeline Garza as Chief Technology Officer (June 9, 2026)
- Purebase Corp Appoints Dr. Amy T. Clemens as Chief Financial Officer (June 10, 2026)
- RLF AgTech Appoints Andrew Hunter as Chief Financial Officer (June 11, 2026)
- IFPA A-NZ Appoints Christian Parsons as Chief Operating Officer (May 25, 2026)
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