Schaeffler, the leading motion technology company, has announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) as Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific, effective January 1, 2026. In his new role, Fiedler will also join the Executive Board of the Schaeffler Group, representing the Asia/Pacific region.
Fiedler has been serving as Chief Financial Officer for the Asia/Pacific region since 2022. In June 2025, he additionally assumed the role of Regional CEO Asia/Pacific on an interim basis, alongside his responsibilities as CFO, demonstrating his leadership during a key transition period for the company.
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.”
