27/01/2026 – Schaeffler appoints Maximilian Fiedler
New Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific
Schaeffler announced the appointment of Maximilian Fiedler (38) as Regional CEO Asia/Pacific, effective January 1, 2026. In this role, he is also part of the Executive Board of Schaeffler Group, representing the region.
Maximilian Fiedler is the new Regional Chief Executive Officer Asia/Pacific. © Schaeffler
Mr. Fiedler has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer Region Asia/Pacific, since 2022. In June 2025, he 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 Heidelberg Cement 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.”
