#111 How can expats create value for global organizations?

China Flexpat

This episode focuses on a unique expat assignment in Covid times in a critical leadership role.

1) Why is China relevant for Bosch?

2) Why are expats required to drive sustainable growth in China?

3) How can expats prepare for their assignment incl. family relocation?

4) How can you build an international leadership career?

5) How to endure China during Covid?

This episode displays the personal view of Bruno as an international professional. Find official information from Bosch here: https://www.bosch-mobility-solutions.com/en/mobility-topics/e-mobility-from-a-to-z/

Find more information about the German school Shanghai here: www.ds-shanghai.de

Jan Assmann was also a guest speaker in the German language episode #77. Check it out!

About Bruno:

Bruno Ahrens has joined Robert Bosch GmbH in 2009 as a management trainee, and since then he has been active in the global e-Mobility industry.

After 8 years in various sales-related leadership functions in Germany, Japan, and South Korea, Bruno moved to product management and strategy development, where he in later years oversaw the whole electrification product portfolio of Bosch Powertrain Solutions.

Bruno studied mechanical engineering in Brazil and in Germany with a focus on renewable energy and holds an executive MBA from the European School of Management and Technology Berlin.

Since 2021 he has been heading the electrified powertrain business unit at UAES in Shanghai.

WeChat: Ahrens-in-China

LinkedIn: Bruno Ahrens

About Francis:

WeChat: Flexpat2020

Linkedin: Francis Kremer