BASF Canada has appointed Marian Van Hoek as managing director, effective July 1, 2025. In this role, Van Hoek will lead BASF Canada, a subsidiary of BASF SE, one of the leading chemical companies worldwide.
Since joining BASF Canada in 2015, Van Hoek has held several key positions, including legal counsel and senior counsel. Most recently, she served as general counsel and chief compliance officer and was a member of the Canadian Leadership Team and the Canadian Executive Committee.
“I am honoured to take on the role of managing director at BASF Canada,” she said. “I look forward to building on our established success in the Canadian market, and together, with the BASF Canada team by my side, enhancing our performance and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that benefit both our customers and communities.”
Van Hoek holds a Juris Doctor degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science from Western University.
