Nicole Meier
Director, Head of Construction Support Services @BASF
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Head of Construction Support Services @BASF
Strategic and operational leadership of all site-wide construction support services:Leading of a multidisciplinary organization delivering essential construction support services, including Insulation, Scaffolding, Cranes, Heavy Assembly, Corrosion Protection, EHS Services, and Rope Access.Ensuring safe and efficient execution of construction, maintenance, turnaround and project activities by overseeing critical field services and technical execution partners.Providing governance, standards and performance management for all service lines, ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and operational reliability.Championing continuous improvement, digital tools, and standardized processes to streamline service delivery and reduce rework and construction delays.Managing resource planning, budget oversight, capability development and strategic improvements across all construction support service areas.Building strong partnerships with external contractors and suppliers; setting expectations, coaching leaders and promoting a “Safety with Joy” mindset to improve acceptance and retention of safety routines.
EDUCATION
National University of Singapore
visiting scientist, metal organic chemistry: N,S-heterocyclic carbene complexes
University of Münster
PhD (Chemistry), Metal organic chemistry
UC Santa Barbara
Visiting Researcher, Bio-Inorganic Chemistry: Immobilization of Enzymes in Mesoporous Silica Materials
DEMOS - Europäische Wirtschaftsakademie (now hemsleyfraser)
Change Manager, change management, organizational development
ABOUT NICOLE MEIER
I am an experienced executive leader with more than 17 years of proven leadership in complex, global production environments. As a Plant Manager in the chemical industry, I have shaped cultural transformation, modernized hierarchical structures into empowered, self‑driven ways of working, and successfully led teams through major operational and organizational change.My leadership philosophy centers on empowerment, clarity, and impact. I create environments where people can take ownership, grow their strengths, and contribute to meaningful results — even in highly technical, fast‑paced, and traditionally male‑dominated fields.Core Areas of Expertise- Executive Leadership in Production, Logistics & EHSQ- Organizational Transformation & Change Management- Leading through uncertainty and crisis (force majeure, pandemic conditions, supply chain disruption)- Building high‑performance, self‑responsible teams- Strengths‑based talent development- Diversity, equity & inclusion, especially for Women in Tech & Manufacturing- Keynote Speaking, Mentoring and Leadership DevelopmentI lead with authenticity, strategic clarity, and a deep belief in people’s potential. My experience in challenging industrial environments has taught me how to combine operational excellence with human‑centered leadership — and how to turn leadership into a true catalyst for transformation.CliftonStrengths: Strategic | Maximizer | Arranger | Ideation | IndividualizationPublication: Co‑Author of Business Power Impulses Vol. 2 (ISBN: 97••••••••13)I believe leadership is lifelong learning. Curiosity, continuous development, and courageous change define how I work — and the teams I have the privilege to lead.#newleadership #womeninSTEM #changemanagement #leadershipdevelopment #productionexcellence #executiveleadership #culturetransformation
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