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Schaeffler Ag Appoints Celia Pelaz As Chief Executive Officer of S Tech Defence Gmb H

PUBLIC · SCAFFJun 01, 2026•16 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Schaeffler

Celia Pelaz

HerzogenaurachManufacturingAutomotive

Description

Schaeffler AG has appointed Celia Pelaz as the Chief Executive Officer of STech Defence GmbH, a new subsidiary aimed at expanding into the defence and New Space sectors. The appointment takes effect on October 1, 2026, and is part of Schaeffler's strategic commitment to these growth fields.

Company Information

Company

Schaeffler

Location

Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany

About

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, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. The motion technology company manufactures high-precision components and systems for drive train and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. The Schaeffler Group generated sales of EUR 15.8 billion in 2022. With around 84,000 employees, the Schaeffler Group is one of the world’s largest family-owned companies. With more than 1,250 patent applications in 2022, Schaeffler is Germany’s fourth most innovative company according to the DPMA (German Patent and Trademark Office).

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