2025 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Somita Raj
Head of Human Resources
BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre
Somita Raj is the Head of Human Resources for BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre. A passionate and results-driven HR professional, Somita has a demonstrable track record in business strategy and transformation. She has led HR transformation through projects focusing on talent management, organisation design, leadership development, performance strategy, and brand culture transformation. Somita has been recognised for her success in uniting teams for a common purpose and excels in leading projects, managing stakeholder expectations, and driving change in a consultative manner.
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