Dr. rer. oec. pol. Rudolf Colm

He is also responsible for the corporate sectors purchasing/logistics, and insurance. In addition, he coordinates the activities of all regional organizations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Rudolf Colm was born in Milan, Italy, on December 3, 1952. He is married and has one child. After high school graduation in 1971 (Abitur) he studied economics at the Bocconi University in Milan and completed his postgraduate studies with the academic degree of Dr. rer. oec. pol. In 1976, he began his professional career with Pirelli S.p.A. in Milan as assistant in strategic planning and economic analysis. From the beginning of 1980 until mid-1983, Colm headed the office for planning and controlling, finances, at AEG Telefunken S.p.A. in Milan.

1983 - Robert Bosch S.p.A., Milan, Italy: Department head in planning and controlling, reporting, accounting, financing, fiscal and legal matters

1988 - Robert Bosch S.p.A., Milan, Italy: Head of business coordination, finances, organization, IT coordination

1997 - Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany: Head of corporate office for sales and marketing

1998 - Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany: Acting head of Corporate Sales and Marketing Department

1999 - Robert Bosch S.p.A., Milan, Italy: Executive Vice President Finance and Administration and Aftermarket Sales

2004 - Member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH