Gavin Smith, president of Bosch Oceania since 2011, and with an accomplished 35 years in total with the Bosch Group, has left the company.
Effective January 1, 2026, David Gibson has been appointed managing director of Robert Bosch Australia, with responsibility for the Bosch Group in Oceania, and will retain his responsibility as general manager for the Power Tools division of Bosch in Oceania.
David Gibson joined Robert Bosch Australia in 2015 as general manager of the Power Tools division, following more than a decade of senior leadership roles in the consumer goods industry.
He has led the Bosch Power Tools business in Oceania for over 10 years, driving growth, innovation, and strong partnerships in the retail, trade, construction, and industrial sectors.
David Gibson will oversee Bosch’s diverse operations in Oceania including as director of various Bosch companies in the region, continuing the company’s legacy of innovation and leadership in technology and manufacturing.
Smith said he leaves the company with full confidence in David and his ability to lead the region.