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Markus Thill

29th May 2015

  

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Full Name: Markus Thill

Position: President responsible for the Africa region at Bosch

Main Activity of the Company: The Bosch group is a global supplier of technology and services; its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology

Date and Place of Birth: December 7, 1968, Bendorf/Rhein, Germany

Education: University degrees in mathematics and physics, and a doctorate (summa cum laude) in physics, from the University of Paris

First Job: Researcher in statistical physics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

Career History Prior to Current Position: Since mid-2014, I have been responsible for Bosch’s business in Africa. Prior to cofounding Bosch’s global venture arm as MD in 2007, I worked as VP of Bosch’s global corporate strategy department. Before joining Bosch, I was a senior manager with leading strategy consulting firms

Size of First Pay Packet: A typical university research salary

First Job with Present Group: VP: corporate strategy

Value of Assets under Your Control: Bosch recorded more than €350-million in sales in Africa in 2014

Number of People under Your Leadership: About 760

Management Style: I am passionate about people development, setting clear goals and intense, hands-on follow-through

Personal Best Achievement: Receiving the top marks for my doctorate in physics at one of the best universities in the world

Professional Best Achievement: Being entrusted with one of the most exciting jobs in the Bosch group – being responsible for all Bosch’s business on the African continent

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My parents and my wife

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Several people, including our group’s previous CEO, Franz Fehrenbach, and the current CEO, Volkmar Denner, as well as the former head of Bosch corporate strategy, Micha Kirchhoff

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Many – from musicians like Daniel Barenboim to scientists like Richard Feynman

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: With regard to Africa, I would very much like to talk to Zimbabwean Strive Masiyiwa about his past endeavours and vision for Africa going forward

Philosophy of Life: Live and let live responsibly

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Every moment in life provides an opportunity

Biggest Ever Disappointment: None

Hope for the Future: That there is global peace and prosperity

Favourite Reading: A wide range, especially Tom Clancy, historic novels, and biographies

Favourite TV Programme: Documentaries and intelligent comedies, such as The Big Bang Theory

Favourite Food/Drink: Mediterranean, French and Spanish. I enjoy being challenged foodwise so I am trying to experience different African cuisines when I can

Favourite Music: Classical and folk music

Favourite Sport: Water sports, cycling and skiing

Favourite Website: None

Hobbies: Performing in concerts, sports, hiking in remote locations, skiing, swimming, diving and sailing; reading, opera, concerts, theatre, politics, travelling, research in mathematics, physics and economy, as well as participation in multifaith gatherings

Car: Nissan Patrol

Pets: None

Miscellaneous Dislikes: None

Favourite Other South African Company: None

Favourite Foreign Company: In Africa, Safaricom

Married: To Anne, June 3, 2001

Children: Arieh, 11; Amelie, 8; Daliah, 3

Clubs: European Physical Society, German Physical Society

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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