Bosch spins off Mobility into independent subsidiary
Bosch will separate its Mobility business into a wholly owned subsidiary, affecting 62,500 employees in Germany.
Bosch is restructuring its German mobility operations into a separate subsidiary. The move will create a dedicated unit to enhance strategic focus and operational autonomy within the automotive industry. Bosch plans to transfer its German Mobility operations into a wholly owned subsidiary, with the transition affecting approximately 62,500 employees and expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
The Mobility business will be separated from Robert Bosch GmbH and operated through wholly owned limited liability companies governed by German law. The restructuring will create a dedicated Mobility subsidiary and separate entities for Bosch Digital, Global Business Services, and Global Real Estate. Robert Bosch GmbH will subsequently consist of more than 3,000 associates, primarily comprising the central research and advance engineering department and corporate headquarters.
Scale and financial impact
Mobility remains the group’s largest division. In 2025, it generated €55.8 billion in sales revenue, accounting for roughly 60% of total group sales. Approximately 62,500 associates in Germany, the bulk of whom are based in the mobility sector, will move to the newly created subsidiaries together with their employment contracts.
| Division | 2025 Sales Revenue | Share of Group Sales | Approx. German Employees Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | €55.8 billion | 60% | 62,500 |
Operational autonomy and decision-making
The new structure grants the Mobility subsidiary greater autonomy and faster decision-making, while the parent adopts a strategic holding role. Bosch claims the setup will enable the division to supply global clients with tailored, integrated solutions from a single source. It aims to quicken decision-making, simplify processes, and direct investment more strategically into growth segments and innovation. The goal is improved competitiveness through greater customer focus, increased flexibility, and stronger entrepreneurship.
Leadership perspective
Executives say the reorganisation will unleash entrepreneurial freedom and shorten decision paths. Robert Bosch GmbH management board chairman Christian Fischer stated that the reorganisation will create conditions for each operating unit to unfold its full potential. Dr. Markus Heyn, deputy chairman of the board of management and chairman of the Mobility business sector, said Mobility will remain the largest business sector within the Bosch Group as a separate subsidiary. The new structure is scheduled to take effect on 1 August 2027, with the broader transition continuing through the end of that year.
