Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Bosch Security Systems- India appoints new Country Head

Mr. Sudhir Tiku has been appointed as the new Country Head of Bosch Security Systems – India, with effect from July 1, 2012,

Mr. Tiku will focus on driving growth for Bosch Security Systems by introducing more localized products through focused channel engagement and working on new verticals apart from consolidating the traditional segments in which Bosch Security already has a leadership position. Mr. Tiku will help in realising the vision of the organization of being closest to the customers by providing compelling value proposition of product solutions for both large Projects and Distribution sales.

Mr. Tiku joins Bosch from GE Security where he held a senior Management role and handled a large Product Sales Portfolio of Fire Detection, Gas Suppression and Security Products and led the company to growth from 2005 onwards by deep channel segmentation and strong customer contact programs.

Bosch Security Systems, a division of Bosch Limited, posted growth of 20% in the first quarter of 2012 as compared to first quarter of 2011.

About Bosch

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to preliminary figures, more than 300,000 associates generated sales of 51.4 billion euros in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology in fiscal 2011. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spent more than 4 billion euros for research and development in 2011, and applied for over 4,100 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial.

About Bosch in India

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods and building technology. Additionally, Bosch also has in India, the largest development centre, outside Germany, for end to end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through six companies, viz, Bosch Limited, Bosch Chassis Systems India Limited, Bosch Rexroth India Limited, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Limited, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Pvt Ltd, Bosch Electrical Drives India Pvt Ltd.. In India, Bosch set up its manufacturing operation in 1953, which has grown over the years to include 13 manufacturing sites and 7 development and application centers. Bosch Group in India employs over 25,000 associates. In India it generated consolidated revenue of over Rs. 11,300 crores in 2011. In India Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned a revenue of over Rs 8000 crores in 2011.
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