Bosch Appoints Corporate Communications Director

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22 -- Bosch today announced Chandra Lewis has assumed the position of director, corporate communications.

In this position, Lewis is responsible for marketing communications -- including public relations, advertising and trade shows -- for the Bosch Automotive Original Equipment business in North America. In addition, she is responsible for non-market specific internal and external communications for Bosch's North American businesses.

Prior to joining Bosch, Lewis worked at Valeo for nine years most recently leading the company's North American internal and external communications activities. She began her career with Osram Sylvania as a sales/marketing associate and remained with the company after the creation of a joint venture with Valeo in the late 1990s.

Lewis earned a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Virginia. She is currently a member of a number of professional organizations, including the Marketing and Sales Executives of Detroit, Automotive Public Relations Council, Association for Women in Communications and the Public Relations Society of America.

One of the largest North American automotive suppliers, Bosch develops, manufactures and supplies precision components and systems -- including body electronics, chassis and powertrain -- for every major vehicle manufacturer worldwide.

In North America, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial automation and mobile products, power tools and accessories, security technology, packaging equipment and household appliances. Bosch employs more than 23,000 associates in facilities across North America and reported sales of $6.6 billion in 2003. For more information, visit http://www.boschusa.com/ .