Carola Richter

Carola Richter is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in the chemical and metal industries. Currently serving as a Member of the Management Board and Head of the Metal Forming Division at voestalpine since April 2024, Carola has previously held key positions at BASF, including Board Member roles at BASF India Limited and BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn. Bhd., as well as serving as President of the Regional Division, Asia/Pacific. Carola's background includes various senior leadership roles at BASF SE, encompassing responsibilities in global marketing, business management, and economic evaluations. Prior to joining BASF, Carola worked as a Strategy Consultant at McKinsey & Company. Carola holds a Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics from Heidelberg University and has an Abitur from Dietrich Bonhoeffer Gymnasium Eppelheim.