Coatings

Beyond SurFACES – Get to know our winning team

At BASF Coatings, we are driven by passion and science to always go beyond the surface. Our solutions are designed to protect surfaces, add color, and enhance their shine, enabling our customers to stand out in the international marketplace. With a workforce of approximately 10,300 employees across more than 70 sites within our Coatings division, we are well-equipped to serve customers worldwide. In our new interview series, SurFACES, we aim to highlight the individuals who contribute to our success and showcase their unique roles and contributions within our diverse teams.

Beyond SurFACES

Meet Audrée Andersen

Meet Audrée Andersen, a chemist by formation and technical leader at BASF Coatings. She oversees the company’s global E-Coat technology team. In addition to a demanding professional role, spanning multiple time zones, Audrée is masterful at balancing an active family life while also preserving time for her personal passions – sports, art and cooking.

Tobias Kawohl

Tobias Kawohl, Future Workforce Office Leader at BASF, is shaping the way people and AI collaborate. With a passion for innovation and a talent for navigating the unknown, Tobias is driving scalable strategies that redefine how teams work and lead in a digital age.

Andrea Albertoni

Meet Andrea Albertoni, R-M Technical Service Officer at BASF Coatings in Cesano Maderno Italy, and discover how he works.

April Ellenburg

April Ellenburg, Executive Assistant for People & Culture, is bringing 20 years of experience teaching safety, meditation and mindfulness to the workplace.

Brandon Muñoz

Meet Brandon Muñoz, Data Analyst for Automotive Coatings North America at BASF. He joined BASF Coatings over a decade ago, bringing with him a unique background in emergency medicine and a passion for problem-solving.

Kristen Bruley

Kristen Bruley, Data Analyst for People & Culture at BASF – and a fifth-generation BASF employee – uses scientific methods to analyze people data and provide data-based solutions.

Bernhard Lettmann

Bernhard Lettmann is a Global Technology Refinish Clearcoat Lab Leader at BASF, who has been instrumental in developing innovative products and going beyond the limits of waterborne basecoats.

Marie France Belisle

Meet Marie France Belisle, Head of Global Strategic Marketing & Segment Management for Chemetall and learn more about her passion for the people part of BASF’s chemistry business.

Adriana Pullin

Meet Adriana Pullin, Color Excellence Leader for Automotive Coatings at BASF. With a background in chemical engineering and a passion for color, Adriana creates innovative and sustainable pigments that go beyond industry standards.

Yani Dong

Meet Yani Dong, Managing Director of Surface Treatment, Southeast Asia, and learn, why she listens for the “music” in any business.