John Plackmann

Managing Director

Bosch Engineering Japan

John Plackmann has worked for Bosch for over 26 years, serving in the company’s mobility sector, particularly in the Powertrain domain. Over the course of his career, he has held roles in application engineering, project management, sales, software controls, as well as digital services. These roles have taken John to multiple assignments overseas, including management positions in Japan and the United States.

In January 2024, John assumed the role of Managing Director for Bosch Engineering K.K., located in Yokohama, Japan, responsible for the East Asian region. Bosch Engineering K.K. envisions providing comprehensive engineering services and/or special components to its customers for efficient, safe, and connected mobility across automotive areas: from powertrain, active safety, and driver assistance; to offroad automation, rail, aviation, and even motorsports.

Plackmann holds a Bachelor or Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois College of Engineering in Champaign-Urbana, and a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.