About
Peter Eckes is an operational partner at Astanor, which he joined in May 2023, where he works with the investment team and supports portfolio companies. He spent 32 years at BASF SE, including roles as CTO of its Agricultural Solutions R&D and Regulatory team and membership of the company's global Technology Leadership Team, with experience across agriculture, nutrition, specialty chemicals, and industrial biotechnology. His background covers R&D strategy, technology portfolio management, and large organizational transformations.
Invests in
AgTechBiotech
Experience
- Novo HoldingsAdvisory Group Planetary Healthcurrent2024 β present
- SVG Ventures | THRIVESenior Advisorcurrent2024 β presentPart-Time
- Astanor VenturesOperational Partnercurrent2024 β presentPart-Time
- Harpe BioChairperson of the Boardcurrent2024 β presentPart-Time
- Peter EckesPresidentcurrent2024 β present
- BASFRetired from BASFcurrent2024 β present
- BASFPresident2022 β 2023Limburgerhof, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- BASFPresident2015 β 2022RTP, NC, USA
- BASFPresident and CEO2009 β 2015Raleigh, NC, USA
- BASFSenior Vice President2002 β 2009
- BASFVice President New Business Development Chemicals2000 β 2002
- BASFProduction Manager1996 β 1999
- BASFHead of R&D Staff to CTO1994 β 1996
- BASFResearch Chemist1992 β 1994
Education
- Harvard UniversityBioorganic Chemistry1990 β 1991
- Goethe University FrankfurtPhD, Organic Chemistry1983 β 1989
Skills & more
Sales Management Coaching1Sales OperationsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)R&D51Biotechnology49Innovation Management10Lifesciences7Technology Transfer17Chemical Engineering6Science19Product Management8Chemistry41
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AgrochemicalsOrganic ChemistryAgribusinessMarket DevelopmentAnalytical ChemistryCommercializationLife SciencesCross-functional Team LeadershipSwineAdobe PhotoshopBusiness StrategyFrom Peter's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Harvard University1,173
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Also attended Goethe University Frankfurt34
Marcel HollerbachInvestor at Cavalry VenturesDaniel von DevivereVenture Scout at Storm VenturesJohannes FruehaufGeneral Partner at Mission BiocapitalLeonard LangAssociate at BlockwallOliver ManojlovicVP Sales at Personio at PICUS CAPITALSaid HaschemiInvestor at HV Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Novo Holdings26
Jack NielsenManaging Partner at Vivo CapitalHenrijette RichterManaging Partner at Sofinnova PartnersAaron NelsonManaging Director at Novartis Venture FundPeter BisgaardManaging Director at Pivotal Life SciencesJeni LeePartner at Pivotal Life SciencesMichael HodgesEntrepreneur in Residence at Claris Ventures
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Also worked at Harpe Bio1
Also worked at BASF34
Laurie MenoudInvestor at At One VenturesChris PatersonVenture Partner at Tall Grass VenturesAlfred LamPartner at ChrysalixBo ZhaoDirector of Commercialization at First Bight VenturesChristian SchmitzAssociate Partner Japan at Venionaire CapitalMoritz MΓΌllerInvestment Associate at imec.xpand
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Colleagues at Astanor Ventures
Adrian Friederich
Principal, Investment at FoodLabs
Antoine Cuny
Director of Operations at Astanor Ventures
Arne Hautekiet
Investments at Astanor Ventures
Arnout Dijkhuizen
Principal at Astanor Ventures
Benoit Boisseuil
Partner at Astanor Ventures
Bruno Verjus
Advisor at Astanor Ventures
Camille Grisard
Head of Investor Relations at Astanor Ventures
Christina Ulardic
Partner at Astanor Ventures









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