Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Bosch

Lei from China chats with her team and smiles.

Great minds may think alike, but innovation hardly ever thrives if everyone involved thinks the same way. It is the exchange of different ideas and perspectives, leveraging diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds that often leads to breakthroughs and high performance. Including everyone and creating an environment where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual can thrive creates the opportunity to unleash the full potential of our business. For Bosch, diversity is reflected in the uniqueness of its associates: their personalities, experiences, and perspectives. We are one team, united by difference.

How can embracing differences bring value and create impact? These are personal stories and experiences shared by Bosch associates from around the world, offering their perspective on diversity:

Chloie together with seven people smiles at the camera and makes a gesture with their hands.

Individual perspectives

Chloie, HR — Philippines:

“When I joined Bosch Philippines as an intern, I was immediately impressed. Despite being surrounded by much older and experienced mentors, I was encouraged to contribute and lead projects from the start. At Bosch, what you bring to the table matters most. I valued the guidance of my team; they helped me improve and understand different perspectives. When diverse voices contribute, we can build a stronger future together. I'm grateful for the opportunities Bosch has given me to step up and grow.”

Namin from Singapore smiles for the camera together with five colleagues.

Accepting differences

Namin, Agile Team Coach at Bosch Digital — Singapore:

“My Bosch ‘life’ began in South Korea in 2012, then I moved to China, afterwards to Germany, and right now I’m in Singapore. Each move presented its challenges: language, culture, adapting to new norms. In China, I was surprised by how advanced mobile tech shaped daily life — it took time to adjust. In Germany, perhaps due to my Asian upbringing, I was initially too polite and quiet, but I learned to speak up and express myself more. I believe, each cultural experience adds a new layer to my mind, making me more flexible, open, and respectful. It has gotten easier to accept differences between myself and my colleagues and understand the motifs behind their behavior. I can only encourage others to seek out the opportunities Bosch gives and use them.”

Kira-Alena and Franziska from Germany high-five each other and smile at the camera.

Making well-rounded decisions in tandem

Kira-Alena und Franziska, People Lead of the Implementation and Rollout Team in Jobsharing — Germany:

“One year ago, we took on the challenge to share a group leader position with responsibility for a team located in several countries. The beginning was like a masterclass in learning to align and structure our collaboration. It was tough, and the team was skeptical at first. But we realized, through representing different perspectives, we could make more well-rounded decisions, tackle challenges from more viewpoints, and be there continuously for our team. Our differences — when complemented — became our biggest strength. But we share the same core values which is key to the quality of our collaboration.”

Lei from China stands behind a table and smiles at the camera.

Different roles — a sense of fulfillment

Lei, Sustainability Business Leader at Bosch Connected Industry — China:

“I started my career as a quality engineer in France. After one year, I realized I rather wanted a business role and discovered Bosch's Junior Manager Program. Its promise of exploring different roles resonated. I applied and got accepted. I quickly learned that an innovative mindset, a big motivation and the willingness to grow are valued more than background or age. I've had the chance to work with inspiring leaders and motivated teams — a truly mindset-altering experience. Today, as a carbon neutrality program manager, I'm developing digital products for intelligent energy and carbon management, feeling pride in delivering customers what they need and making a difference.”

Katia, Ingrid, Olivia and Beatriz from Brazil smile for the camera.

A boost for our community

Katia, Chapter Leader and Agile Team Coach, Ingrid, HR Business Partner, Olivia, IT Project Manager and Agile Team Coach and Beatriz, IT Specialist — Brazil:

“Diversity is an important driver for high performance. Our Bosch Digital team in Latin America wanted to foster an inclusive environment to develop diverse talent and build community. Last year, we started an initiative to bring associates together to discuss diversity: exploring generational perspectives, fighting prejudice, understanding autism, life with disabilities, and mental health. Hundreds of associates participated regularly, creating a movement that opened minds, raised awareness, and boosted collaboration.”