Naved's appointment is aimed at strengthening BGSW Coimbatore center’s strategic position which focuses on Innovation and Software, thereby enhancing the company's expertise in new and emerging technologies

Coimbatore, May 09, 2022: Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW), formerly known as Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI), today announced the appointment of Mr. Naved Narayan as their Vice President and Center Head in Coimbatore. The announcement marks another milestone in BGSW's continued commitment to innovation and growth in the Indian market.

Bosch's Coimbatore center was established in 2006 and has since emerged as a powerhouse of technology and innovation, playing a significant role in the company's global R & D network. Naved's appointment is instrumental in leading the Center forward and advancing Bosch's strategy, vision, and employee-first culture in the market.

Naved joined Bosch in 1997 as a fresh graduate with a B-Tech degree from Cochin University of Science & Technology. He has since held several leadership positions at the company spanning across mobility engineering, project management and business development. He has also lived and worked in Germany and Japan. Naved is also an alumnus from IIM- Bangalore, an avid reader and leadership coach.

Naved Narayan, Vice President and Center Head, Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW), Coimbatore said, "As a technology company, Bosch Global Software Technologies has consistently demonstrated innovation prowess and excellence in engineering and software. With further technological transformation across industries, R&D plays a vital role in helping enterprises deliver on their promises of customer centricity and market differentiation. BGSW Coimbatore has been driving tech innovation for over a decade and continues to attract talent from across India. It has always played an important role in talent transformation within BGSW's fit-for-future strategy and continues to develop a highly-skilled, future-ready workforce through an abundance of learning and growth opportunities."

BGSW's Coimbatore Center was the first R&D unit established outside Bangalore. It presently employs 7000+ professionals and has a state-of-the-art facility that contributes to developing innovations in new technology areas, electrification, AIoT connected products, two-wheeler & off-highway automotive domains, and Software and IT development.

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About BGSW: Bosch Global Software Technologies Pvt Ltd, BGSW (formerly known as Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions) is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global suppliers of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 23,000 associates, it's the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it's the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. With our unique ability to offer end-to-end solutions that connect sensors, software, and services, we enable businesses to move from the traditional to digital or improve businesses by introducing a digital element in their products and processes.

About Bosch in India: In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end to end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through twelve companies: Bosch Limited – the flagship company of the Bosch Group in India – Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited, Bosch Rexroth (India) Private Limited, Bosch Global Software Technologies, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited, Bosch Electrical Drives India Private Limited, BSH Home Appliances Private Limited, ETAS Automotive India Private Limited, Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Private Limited, Automobility Services and Solutions Private Limited, Newtech Filter India Private Limited and Mivin Engg. Technologies Private Limited. In India, Bosch set up its manufacturing operations in 1951, which has grown over the years to include 16 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. The Bosch Group in India employs over 31,500 associates and generated consolidated sales of about ₨.19,996 crores* (2.54 billion euros) in fiscal year 2020 of which ₨. 14,011 crores*(1.78 billion euros) are from consolidated sales to third parties. The Bosch Group in India has close to 15,650 research and development associates. Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.in

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 395,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2020). The company generated sales of 71.5 billion euros in 2020. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and exciting. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group's strategic objective is to facilitate connected living with products and solutions that either contain artificial intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its help. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is "Invented for life." The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch's global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. With its more than 400 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral since the first quarter of 2020. The basis for the company's future growth is its innovative strength. At 129 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 73,000 associates in research and development, of which nearly 34,000 are software engineers.

The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861–1942) as "Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering." The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant upfront investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-four percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The remaining shares are held by Robert Bosch GmbH and by a corporation owned by the Bosch family. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust.

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