BASF – We create chemistry. We create change. Archana.

When Archana joined BASF eight years ago, she stepped into a role that required her to grow technically and find her voice. What stood out early on was not being treated differently because of where she came from or who she was. Instead, the focus stayed on her work and her ability to contribute. Working in customer experience, Archana helps build practical solutions that support teams in their daily work. Over time, she learned that impact is not always about big transformations, but about understanding how people actually use tools and making things simpler and more effective. Being close to the business helped her grow into her role with confidence. What stayed with her most was the trust she encountered along the way. She was encouraged to learn, ask questions, and take ownership without having to prove herself twice. That trust gave her the space to grow at her own pace and feel comfortable speaking up. Read more stories here: https://www.basf.com/in/en/who-we-are/we-create-change/people