Schaeffler AG Appoints Celia Pelaz as Chief Executive Officer of STech Defence GmbH
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Schaeffler
GermanyManufacturingAutomotiveDescription
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.
Quick answer
Schaeffler AG Appoints Celia Pelaz as Chief Executive Officer of STech Defence GmbH (June 1, 2026). Schaeffler is based in Germany.
- Who is the new Chief Executive Officer at Schaeffler?
- Schaeffler named Celia Pelaz Chief Executive Officer, announced June 1, 2026.
- What did Schaeffler announce on June 1, 2026?
- 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.
- Where is Schaeffler based?
- Schaeffler is based in Germany.
- Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
- Tint World® (June 2, 2026), Stoneridge (June 3, 2026), KTM AG (June 3, 2026) and Napino Auto and Electronics Limited (June 5, 2026) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Schaeffler.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
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- Napino Auto and Electronics Limited Appoints Vikrant Sharma as Chief Business Officer and Group Chief Strategy Officer (June 5, 2026)
- Volkswagen Anhui Appoints Liu Zhanshu as Chief Executive Officer (May 29, 2026)
- NRB Industrial Bearings Appoints Vikas Khanna as Chief Business Officer (May 29, 2026)
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