HERZOGENAURACH, Germany and SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Schaeffler, the leading motion technology company, announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) as Regional CEO, Asia/Pacific, effective 1 January 2026. In this role, he will also be part of the Executive Board of Schaeffler Group, representing the region.
Mr. Fiedler has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer, Region Asia/Pacific, since 2022. In June 2025, Maximilian Fiedler assumed the position as Regional CEO Asia/Pacific on a temporary basis in addition to his role as CFO Asia/Pacific.
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. Before joining Schaeffler, Mr. Fiedler was Treasury Manager for HeidelbergCement AG.
Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of 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, said: “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.”
Maximilian Fiedler will assume the role of Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific effective 1 January 2026.
Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion
The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services by means of eight product families: From bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. Schaeffler is with around 110,000 employees and more than 250 locations in 55 countries, one of the world’s largest family-owned companies and one of Germany’s most innovative companies.
