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Soumitra Bhattacharya

Energizer · DISC type I
Independent Director Non Executive at Tata Elxsi
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Soumitra Bhattacharya is the Chairman of Bosch Limited and the CEO of the Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM). A Chartered Accountant with a 40-year career, he has held leadership roles at Bosch Group India for 28 years and also serves as an Independent Director for companies like Asian Paints and Tata Elxsi.

Outside of his corporate roles, Soumitra is passionate about social causes, traveling, and photography. He is married to Dr. Chandana Bhattacharya, and together they share an interest in intercultural activities and social service, reflecting a commitment to contributing beyond the business world.

His current primary focus is leading IFQM, an industry-led, non-profit initiative with a "Nation First" approach to building global competitiveness for India.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Independent Director Non Executive
Job Level
Senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Personality Overview

How Soumitra shows up

Enthusiastic
Informal
Imaginative

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Priorities

Topics Soumitra cares about

Quality & Excellence
As CEO of IFQM, his main mission is to catalyze a culture of quality, excellence, and innovation within Indian industries to enhance global competitiveness.
National Cause
He describes his work with the industry-led IFQM as a "national cause" and a "Nation First" initiative, aiming to propel India's development through collaboration.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Independent Director Non Executive
Tata Elxsi
10-2023
Independent Director Non Executive
Asian Paints
8-2023
Chairman and Director ( non executive )
Bosch India
7-2023
CEO and Director
Indian Foundation for Quality Management
1-2017 - 6-2023
President of Bosch Group in India and MD and CEO of Bosch Limited
Bosch India
In the press

Media appearances

Tata Elxsi Appoints Ashu Suyash & Soumitra Bhattacharya as Independent Directors. Featured in Board Stewardship
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Education
1981 - 1984
Chartered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
1978 - 1980
B.Com
Earthinators Climate School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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