Schaeffler has appointed Maximilian Fiedler as its Regional CEO for Asia Pacific, where he will drive strategy and growth across key markets. Fiedler previously served as CFO for the region and temporarily held the CEO role from June 2025. He joined Schaeffler in 2012 and has held multiple international leadership positions.
Schaeffler has named Maximilian Fiedler as its new Regional Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific, entrusting him with the responsibility of shaping strategic direction, driving growth, and overseeing operations across one of the company’s most dynamic regions. The appointment strengthens Schaeffler’s leadership bench amid a period of accelerating transformation in key Asia Pacific markets.
Fiedler has been part of Schaeffler’s leadership fabric for more than a decade. Having joined the company in 2012, he progressed through roles that spanned financial governance and international business management. His trajectory included serving as Head of External Reporting for Schaeffler Group, followed by a stint as Chief Financial Officer for Schaeffler Mexico, before taking on the role of Chief Financial Officer for the Asia Pacific region.
In June 2025, Fiedler was assigned an expanded remit, stepping in as interim Regional CEO in addition to his CFO duties—an arrangement that placed him at the helm of both financial oversight and market execution. His confirmation as Regional CEO formalizes that interim leadership experience, positioning him at the forefront of strategic decision-making for a region critical to Schaeffler’s long-term vision.
Prior to his tenure at Schaeffler, Fiedler built foundational expertise in corporate finance and treasury at Heidelberg Materials AG, where he served as Treasury Manager. The move to Schaeffler marked the beginning of a global leadership career that now enters a new chapter within the Asia Pacific landscape.
With the regional automotive and industrial sectors undergoing sustained innovation and supply chain realignment, Schaeffler’s leadership appointment underscores a continued emphasis on integrated strategy and market responsiveness. Fiedler’s financial background, combined with his operational immersion across multiple geographies, is set to support more agile decision-making and performance resilience.
Schaeffler, a leading global supplier to automotive and industrial sectors, continues to enhance its leadership teams across key regions as it expands its presence in future mobility and energy-efficient industrial technologies. Fiedler’s appointment highlights the company’s commitment to continuity and internal talent development, drawing from seasoned leaders who have contributed to the organisation’s global transformation journey.
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