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Stephan Saum, Ph.D.

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Director Innovation & Tech. Product Management Feed Enzymes & Feed Performance Ingredients at BASF
📍 Germany

Stephan is the Director of Innovation & Technical Product Management for Feed Enzymes at BASF. With a Ph. D. in Chemistry, his career at BASF spans various leadership roles in Human Nutrition and technical services across regions like South East Asia. He is recognized for his skills in innovation management, strategy, and leadership.

Stephan demonstrates a keen interest in corporate social responsibility, highlighting its importance in public communications. His professional interests also extend to top-tier academic institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, suggesting a focus on the intersection of corporate and academic innovation.

Unique fact: He is a listed inventor on a patent for using carotenoid-containing fermentation broths for coloring foods and drinks.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Director Innovation & Tech. Product Management Feed Enzymes & Feed Performance Ingredients
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Germany
Personality Overview

How Stephan shows up

Curious
Example Seeker
Value Driven

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Priorities

Topics Stephan cares about

Feed & Enzyme Innovation
Currently leads the innovation and technical product management for feed enzymes and performance ingredients at BASF, driving new developments in the animal nutrition space.
Human Nutrition
Possesses extensive experience from previous senior roles at BASF, including Director of Development and Head of Global Technical Marketing within the Human Nutrition division.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Director Innovation & Tech. Product Management Feed Enzymes & Feed Performance Ingredients
BASF
10-2020 - 1-2023
Director Development, Technical and Application Human Nutrition
BASF
9-2018 - 10-2020
Head of Technical Services South East Asia
BASF
6-2018 - 10-2020
Head of Global Technical Marketing Human Nutrition
BASF
6-2016 - 6-2018
Technical Marketing and IP Manager Human Nutrition
BASF
In the press

Media appearances

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Education

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Influence (I)

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