Friedrichshafen, Germany: ZF Friedrichshafen AG has completed the restructuring of its ZF Executive Board, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing transformation strategy.
The Supervisory Board has appointed Andreas Moser, currently Head of ZF’s Industrial Technology Division, as a new Member of the Board of Management responsible for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Industrial Technology Divisions, as well as the India Region, effective November 1, 2025.
ZF Executive Board Welcomes Andreas Moser and Sebastian Schmitt
As part of the ZF Executive Board changes, Sebastian Schmitt has been named Head of the Electrified Powertrain Technology Division. Schmitt, an industrial engineer with nearly two decades at ZF, will report directly to CEO Mathias Miedreich.
The division integrates ZF’s conventional, hybrid, and electric passenger-car drivetrain technologies, reinforcing the company’s leadership in electrified mobility solutions.
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“Following the changes to the Board of Management, it was important for the Supervisory Board to create clarity in the Group’s management,” said Dr. Rolf Breidenbach, Chairman of the ZF Supervisory Board. “Andreas Moser brings over 30 years of leadership experience in ZF’s core business divisions, ensuring both competence and continuity.”
CEO Miedreich added, “With this new Management Board, we have a strong and highly competent leadership team that will successfully guide ZF into the future.”
Streamlined ZF Executive Board Structure and New Transformation Committee
The ZF Executive Board will now operate with five members instead of six, reflecting the company’s commitment to a leaner and more efficient management structure. To further accelerate its performance goals, ZF has also established a Transformation Committee – a cross-functional governance body directly linking sales, materials management, production, and strategy with the Board of Management.
This committee will lead the implementation of ZF’s group-wide performance program, ensuring alignment between operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives.
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“Our entire focus in the coming years will be on strengthening ZF’s operations, enhancing profitability, and maintaining financial stability,” said CEO Mathias Miedreich. “The new Transformation Committee stands for speed, clarity, and impact – driving ZF forward through innovation and strong customer partnerships.”
Andreas Moser, who joined ZF in 1992, has held multiple leadership roles across business units and sales. He led the Commercial Vehicle Solutions division from 2020 before taking charge of Industrial Technology in 2021.
Sebastian Schmitt, currently leading the Electrified Powertrain Systems product line, has previously worked across ZF’s global operations, including in Mexico and Brandenburg, Germany.
