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Bosch chief plans faster decisions and €100 million in startup investment
Christian Fischer, Bosch’s new chief, has outlined plans to change the 140-year-old company in his first interview.
He wants Bosch to make decisions faster and become more innovative.
He also wants the company to find new areas for growth beyond cars and household appliances.
The plans come as Bosch is carrying out major job cuts in Germany.
Fischer says Bosch will invest €100 million in German start-ups, offering a positive signal for the country as a business location.
He also wants the company to have housing built.
The interview does not give details about when these plans will be carried out.
Bosch chief Christian Fischer says he wants to make the company faster and more decisive.
He plans to invest €100 million in German startups.
Fischer says Bosch needs new growth areas beyond cars and household appliances.
The plans come as Bosch is carrying out major job cuts in Germany.
Fischer also says he wants the company to build housing.
- Who
- Bosch chief Christian Fischer.
- What
- He plans to speed up decisions and invest €100 million in German startups.
- When
- The interview was published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The interview took place in Stuttgart; the startup investment is planned for Germany.
- Why
- Fischer says Bosch needs to become faster and more innovative and find new growth areas beyond cars and household appliances.
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- Startup investment
- €100 million
- Company
- Bosch
- Chief
- Christian Fischer
- Interview location
- Stuttgart
- Publication date
- October 10, 2026
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