Quick Takeaways
- Leadership continuity in Asia Pacific is being reinforced as Schaeffler places a long-time insider at the top of its regional organization.
- The move strengthens Schaeffler’s strategic push in electrified powertrains, chassis systems and next-generation mobility across high-growth Asian markets.
Schaeffler Asia Pacific CEO Maximilian Fiedler was officially confirmed as the new Regional Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific, marking a major leadership milestone for the global motion technology group. The appointment, announced on January 13, 2026, became effective from January 1, 2026, and also grants him a seat on the Schaeffler Group Executive Board.
Fiedler, aged 38, had already been playing a central leadership role in the region before this confirmation. Since 2022, he has served as Chief Financial Officer for Schaeffler’s Asia Pacific operations. In June 2025, he additionally assumed the CEO responsibilities on an interim basis, managing both finance and regional leadership during a critical transition phase.
Schaeffler Asia Pacific CEO Maximilian Fiedler’s leadership journey
The appointment of Schaeffler Asia Pacific CEO Maximilian Fiedler reflects the company’s long-term focus on leadership continuity and deep organizational knowledge. Since joining Schaeffler in 2012, Fiedler has built a strong track record across multiple strategic roles within the group.
His professional path inside Schaeffler includes:
Before entering Schaeffler, Fiedler worked as Treasury Manager at HeidelbergCement AG, where he developed expertise in global finance, risk management, and corporate funding, skills that later became valuable across Schaeffler’s international operations.
Schaeffler’s confidence in Asia Pacific leadership
Klaus Rosenfeld, Chief Executive Officer of Schaeffler AG, highlighted the company’s strong confidence in Schaeffler Asia Pacific CEO Maximilian Fiedler. He pointed to Fiedler’s dedication to the company and his proven ability to manage complex regional operations, stating that his leadership will play a key role in steering the Asia Pacific business forward.
The Asia Pacific region is a critical growth market for Schaeffler, driven by rising demand for electrified powertrains, advanced chassis systems, and energy-efficient mobility solutions. Leadership stability at the regional level is therefore seen as strategically important for long-term competitiveness.
Focus on customers and regional growth
Following his formal appointment, Fiedler expressed his commitment to strengthening collaboration across the Asia Pacific organization. He emphasized working closely with regional teams to build on existing successes and deepen engagement with customers across key markets.
This customer-centric approach is expected to support Schaeffler’s broader push into electric mobility, sustainable drive technologies, and advanced motion solutions as the region accelerates its transition toward cleaner and smarter transportation.
Schaeffler’s global motion technology footprint
Schaeffler is a global motion technology leader with more than 75 years of industrial heritage. The company develops and manufactures technologies that support:
With around 110,000 employees operating across more than 250 locations in 55 countries, Schaeffler remains one of the world’s largest family-owned industrial companies, supplying advanced components and systems to the automotive and industrial sectors worldwide.
Under the leadership of Schaeffler Asia Pacific CEO Maximilian Fiedler, the company is positioned to further strengthen its presence across Asia Pacific while advancing its global strategy in electrification, efficiency, and next-generation mobility.
Fiedler, aged 38, had already been playing a central leadership role in the region before this confirmation. Since 2022, he has served as Chief Financial Officer for Schaeffler’s Asia Pacific operations. In June 2025, he additionally assumed the CEO responsibilities on an interim basis, managing both finance and regional leadership during a critical transition phase.
Schaeffler Asia Pacific CEO Maximilian Fiedler’s leadership journey
The appointment of Schaeffler Asia Pacific CEO Maximilian Fiedler reflects the company’s long-term focus on leadership continuity and deep organizational knowledge. Since joining Schaeffler in 2012, Fiedler has built a strong track record across multiple strategic roles within the group.
His professional path inside Schaeffler includes:
- Head of External Reporting for the Schaeffler Group
- Chief Financial Officer of Schaeffler Mexico
- Chief Financial Officer for the Asia Pacific region
Before entering Schaeffler, Fiedler worked as Treasury Manager at HeidelbergCement AG, where he developed expertise in global finance, risk management, and corporate funding, skills that later became valuable across Schaeffler’s international operations.
Schaeffler’s confidence in Asia Pacific leadership
Klaus Rosenfeld, Chief Executive Officer of Schaeffler AG, highlighted the company’s strong confidence in Schaeffler Asia Pacific CEO Maximilian Fiedler. He pointed to Fiedler’s dedication to the company and his proven ability to manage complex regional operations, stating that his leadership will play a key role in steering the Asia Pacific business forward.
The Asia Pacific region is a critical growth market for Schaeffler, driven by rising demand for electrified powertrains, advanced chassis systems, and energy-efficient mobility solutions. Leadership stability at the regional level is therefore seen as strategically important for long-term competitiveness.
Focus on customers and regional growth
Following his formal appointment, Fiedler expressed his commitment to strengthening collaboration across the Asia Pacific organization. He emphasized working closely with regional teams to build on existing successes and deepen engagement with customers across key markets.
This customer-centric approach is expected to support Schaeffler’s broader push into electric mobility, sustainable drive technologies, and advanced motion solutions as the region accelerates its transition toward cleaner and smarter transportation.
Schaeffler’s global motion technology footprint
Schaeffler is a global motion technology leader with more than 75 years of industrial heritage. The company develops and manufactures technologies that support:
- Electric mobility systems
- CO2-efficient powertrain solutions
- Chassis and vehicle dynamics technologies
- Renewable energy applications
With around 110,000 employees operating across more than 250 locations in 55 countries, Schaeffler remains one of the world’s largest family-owned industrial companies, supplying advanced components and systems to the automotive and industrial sectors worldwide.
Under the leadership of Schaeffler Asia Pacific CEO Maximilian Fiedler, the company is positioned to further strengthen its presence across Asia Pacific while advancing its global strategy in electrification, efficiency, and next-generation mobility.
Company Press Release
Click above to visit the official source.
Share: