Herzogenaurach, Germany / Singapore, January 2026 — Schaeffler, the leading motion technology company, announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) as Regional Chief Executive Officer, Asia/Pacific, effective January 1, 2026. In this role, he will also join the Executive Board of Schaeffler Group, representing the region.
Maximilian Fiedler has been serving as Chief Financial Officer, Region Asia/Pacific, since 2022. In June 2025, he assumed the position of Regional CEO Asia/Pacific on a temporary basis in addition to his CFO responsibilities.
Mr. Fiedler has been with Schaeffler since 2012 and has held several senior leadership roles, including Head of External Reporting for Schaeffler Group and Chief Financial Officer for Schaeffler Mexico. Prior to joining Schaeffler, he was Treasury Manager at HeidelbergCement AG.
Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO, Schaeffler AG, said: “We are delighted to appoint Maximilian to drive our business in the Asia Pacific region. Maximilian has continuously demonstrated exceptional commitment to Schaeffler. We are confident he will continue to inspire and steer our company towards sustained success.”
Maximilian Fiedler, Regional CEO Asia/Pacific, added: “I am honored to be entrusted with this position, and I look forward to working with our talented team to build on our achievements in the region, drive deeper engagement with our customers, and deliver lasting value to all our stakeholders.”
About Schaeffler Group
Founded in 1946, Schaeffler Group is a global motion technology leader that has been pioneering innovation for over 75 years. The company develops technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions, and renewable energy. With around 110,000 employees and more than 250 locations in 55 countries, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family-owned companies. Its eight product families range from bearing solutions and linear guidance systems to digital repair and monitoring services, driving smarter, more efficient, and sustainable motion across industries.
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