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Hergen Schultze

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Head of Data Analytics at BASF
📍 Greater Hamburg Area, Germany

Hergen Schultze is the Head of Data Analytics at BASF, leading a team of data scientists focused on design of experiments, optimization, machine learning, and AI for research across BASF. He holds a Diplom from The University of Göttingen and a Vordiplom from Leibniz Universität Hannover.

Hergen is passionate about pushing frontiers and integrating others into progress. He has been recognized as a dedicated and inspiring manager by his colleagues.

Hergen co-developed an interactive knowledge management software that won a business plan competition.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Head of Data Analytics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Hamburg Area, Germany
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Data-Driven Research
As Head of Data Analytics, Hergen leads a team applying data science, machine learning, and AI to support data-driven research across BASF and collaborates with partners.
Machine Learning Applications
He focuses on developing new mathematical models and algorithms for machine learning, including experimental design for product development and "self-driving labs" for accelerated catalyst development.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Head of Data Analytics
BASF
1-2020 - 5-2022
Head of Data Science for Materials
BASF
9-2017 - 12-2019
Head of Statistics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence
BASF
10-2015 - 8-2017
Head of Global Business Analytics - Optimization aka Operations Research
BASF
11-2013 - 9-2015
Head of Formulation and Modeling Research North-America
BASF
In the press

Media appearances

Joint News Release – BASF and TU Berlin launch artificial intelligence cooperation. Featured in BASF Newsroom
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How BASF Scales Self‑Service Analytics Globally. Featured in TrendMiner
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Education
1996 - 1999
Diplom
The University of Göttingen
1994 - 1996
Vordiplom
Leibniz Universität Hannover
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