Bosch Automotive appoints Panduranga Prabhu as new MD in India
Prabhu will take over Hildenbrand -- first MD of Bosch Automotive India since its inception in 2008
Mahesh R Kulkarni Bangalore
Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited (RBAI), a 100% subsidiary of the Bosch Group in India, has appointed Panduranga Prabhu as the new Managing Director with effect from August 1, 2013.
Prabhu will take over from Hildenbrand, who was the first Managing Director of Bosch Automotive Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. India since its inception in 2008.
Hildenbrand will be returning to Germany post the completion of his five-year tenure in the current role. “Prabhu will focus on realising the vision of the organisation of being closer to the customers by providing compelling value proposition and customized solutions for the India market,” the company said in a statement.
Prabhu has been associated with Bosch for over 26 years. Prior to his new role, he was the Regional Business Unit Head for Diesel and Gasoline ECU business in India and Global Head for two wheeler systems & business development.