BASF Corporation Chairman and CEO Named Keynote Speaker for GLOBE 2016

Wayne T. Smith, Chairman and CEO of BASF Corporation, will deliver the keynote speech during the opening session of  GLOBE 2016 in Vancouver, B.C., on March 2, 2016.

“Through chemistry and innovation, BASF is developing solutions to respond to the current and future needs of society,” said Wayne T. Smith, Chairman and CEO of BASF Corporation. “Effectively solving global sustainability challenges requires collaboration among stakeholders across the value-chain. By working together, we have the ability to make important contributions to a sustainable future.”

GLOBE will deliver an in-depth review of challenging issues between people, planet and profit with critical insight from more than 200 speakers and innovators from around the world. These individuals will share real world knowledge, lessons and solutions to accelerate business innovation.

“We are thrilled BASF has once again come on board as a sponsor,” said Nancy Wright, GLOBE Series Chief Operating Officer.  “With innovation the very hallmark of their business, and open dialogue and collaboration to develop more sustainable solutions to meet society’s needs a key priority, BASF is a perfect partner for the GLOBE Series. We are actively encouraging other like-minded change-makers to get involved.”