BASF promoted Paul Rea to senior vice president, crop protection, North America.

Rea joined BASF Australia in 2001, moving to the U.S. in 2004. He has held a number of positions with BASF in the U.S., including director of the professional and specialty solutions division and VP, U.S. crop operations. Most recently, Rea was senior VP, crop protection, Asia-Pacific.

Born and raised in New Zealand, Rea received a post-graduate business degree from the University of Sydney in Australia.