Jenny Patten
Jenny has over 15 years of experience with Bosch and over 10 years in new business roles in the UK&I. Jenny joined Bosch in 2007, having held previous marketing and sales roles within the automotive aftermarket sector. On joining Bosch Jenny took responsibility for the company’s Bosch Car Service garage network with over 400 sites across the UK.
In 2010 Jenny took on the challenge of stepping away from the Automotive sector to lead a new project looking at new business opportunities for Bosch with a focus on Energy and Building Solutions. Over the next few years Jenny led this project for the UK&I which involved portfolio reviews, partnership strategy and M&A projects.
After returning to Bosch from her maternity leave in 2019, Jenny took responsibility for Business Development across the Bosch Group in the UK. With a wider focus on new business opportunities within strategic growth areas including hydrogen, factory automation and medtech, Jenny continues to nurture a passion and focus for connected and sustainable building and energy technology.
Jenny studied her bachelor’s degree at Warwick University before completing a Diploma in Business Management with the European College of Business Management. She is a strong advocate for Agile ways of working and since 2022 has been the lead sponsor amongst the Bosch Management team for cultivating an Agile mindset amongst UK&I associates and introducing agile practices intro indirect areas of the business.
Sessions
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Driving Diversity: Building an Inclusive Future in the Automotive Industry23-Apr-2026The Main Stage | Hall 5