Matthias Schaefer

Matthias Schaefer is an accomplished professional in the manufacturing and management sectors, currently serving as General Manager at Palm Gruppe since September 2024. Prior roles include General Manager at Schischek GmbH and Plant Manager at Rotork, where Matthias also held the position of interim Geschäftsführer. With extensive experience at Schaeffler Technologies AG / Co. KG, Matthias effectively managed product charge, focused on budget and cost control, and led the implementation of the Schaeffler-Production-System. Previous roles at Co-check GmbH and Hoefer & Sohn GmbH involved operational support for startups and the implementation of Lean production systems. Matthias holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.