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Schaeffler appoints Maximilian Fiedler as Regional CEO Asia/Pacific
Schaeffler has announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) as Regional CEO Asia/Pacific effective January 1, 2026. In this role, he will be a member of the Executive Board of the Schaeffler Group and represent the Asia/Pacific region.
Maximilian Fiedler has been Chief Financial Officer of the Asia/Pacific region since 2022. In June 2025, he took over the position of Regional CEO Asia/Pacific on an interim basis in addition to his role as CFO Asia/Pacific. With the current decision, he will take on this role permanently.
Fiedler has been with Schaeffler since 2012 and has held various management positions within the company. These include the role of Head of External Reporting for the Schaeffler Group and the position of Chief Financial Officer for Schaeffler Mexico. Before joining Schaeffler, he worked as Treasury Manager at HeidelbergCement AG.
Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG, says: "We are very pleased to appoint Maximilian Fiedler to lead our business in the Asia/Pacific region. Maximilian has always shown exceptional commitment to Schaeffler. We are convinced that he will continue to provide impetus and lead our company to sustainable success."
Maximilian Fiedler, Regional CEO Asia/Pacific, says: "I am honored to be entrusted with this position and look forward to building on our successes in the region together with our skilled team, deepening the collaboration with our customers and ensuring sustainable added value for all our stakeholders."
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