Karo Thirion is a seasoned Procurement Manager at BASF, overseeing the Benelux and France teams since July 2016, with responsibilities in technical and disciplinary management, staff development, and budget management. Prior to this role, Karo served as a Team Specialist in Procurement Services and worked in operational procurement and accounts receivable. Karo's career includes experience with Joker Reizen on a startup project, web coordination at Kids with Flair, and participating in agricultural business development through a project in Suriname. Karo holds a Bachelor-post-bachelor degree in Advanced Business Management from University College Leuven and a Professional Bachelor in International Business from Karel de Grote-Hogeschool.