PR Newswire
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 10, 2012
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Mansuetti has been named president of Robert Bosch LLC, effective July 1, 2012. In this position, Mansuetti will work closely with the business units and sales organizations to guide the regional growth strategy with a focus on cross divisional business opportunities and new business areas.
Within the Bosch Group, Mansuetti will champion the region's perspective in global planning and activities and will report to Werner Struth, chairman of Robert Bosch LLC and member of the Board of Management for Robert Bosch GmbH.
Beginning in 2009, Mansuetti served as senior vice president of the Fuel Injection Business Unit in the Gasoline Systems Division in Schwieberdigen, Germany. Prior to this, he was a senior vice president, technical plant manager in Anderson, S.C. Since joining Bosch in 1988, he has held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility in engineering, manufacturing, and management in the U.S. and Germany.
"Mike has a strong knowledge of the Bosch global organization as well as our business in the region," said Struth. "His experience will help shape the company's strategic direction and support the targeted growth for North America. I am pleased that he will return to the region and be part of the North American team."
Mansuetti earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.
In the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drives and control technology, power tools, security and communication systems, packaging technology, thermotechnology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare telemedicine and software innovations. Having established a regional presence in 1906, Bosch employs over 22,500 associates in more than 100 locations, with sales of $9.8 billion in fiscal year 2011, per preliminary figures. For more information, visit www.boschusa.com.
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 ($71.5 billion) in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology in fiscal year 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 ($5.5 billion) 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. Further information is available online at www.bosch.com and www.bosch-press.com.
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