Strategy
At Strategy & Transactions, we develop and execute strategies for Schaeffler to achieve substantial and lasting value creation. We do this by analyzing the status quo and anticipating trends to develop strategies and new business models that leverage Schaeffler’s competitive advantages. In addition, we prepare and execute the integration of companies acquired by Schaeffler as well as the legal separation of subsidiaries for a subsequent divestiture.
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What we do | Strategy
We analyze the status quo and anticipate trends to develop strategies and new business models that leverage Schaeffler’s competitive advantages.
Footprint / Restructuring
Alignment of R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales footprints to changing market requirements
- Exemplary project: Strategic scenarios for a Business Unit in a Schaeffler Division
- Project impact: Simulated the impact of consolidation efforts and identified measures to optimize unit cost in a global manufacturing set-up
Go-to-market approach
Customer facing topics like product/service portfolio, sales and marketing
- Exemplary project: Cross-selling support for Global Key Account Management
- Project impact: Developed overview of full portfolio offering across all business divisions
New business models
Identification, establishment and rollout of new business models within Schaeffler
- Exemplary project: Analysis and evaluation of different business model options in an emerging market for a Schaeffler Division
- Project impact: Strategic project leadership to evaluate business models based on market needs and capability assessments
What we do | Transaction Services
With deep knowledge about the organization and structure of the Schaeffler Group, we develop the integration roadmap for companies acquired by Schaeffler as well as the legal separation of subsidiaries in a subsequent divestiture.
Post-merger integration
Planning, preparation, management and execution of post-merger activities
- Exemplary project: Light integration of an acquired startup into Schaeffler Entity
- Project impact: Development of a structured 100 Day integration plan, including critical determination of integration level
Carve-out
Planning, preparation, management and execution of carve-outs and other divestment activities
- Exemplary project: Legal separation of a Business Unit from Schaeffler Group
- Project impact: Successful and timely go-live of legal entities across locations in Europe, Asia, and America
Due diligence
Due diligence on targets for M&A activities
- Exemplary project: Evaluation of targets for partnerships and inorganic growth in a new business field
- Project impact: Identification and prioritization of potential targets
Your contact for Strategy & Transactions

Stefan Donle
Partner | Strategy & Transactions | Spokesperson
Schaeffler Consulting GmbH
Thurn- und Taxisstraße 10-12
90411 Nuremberg
Career at Schaeffler Consulting GmbH
We combine the best of both worlds – the creative freedom, variety, and challenges of a consultant’s job combined with the stable values and high innovation power of an established multinational family company. We are always looking for people who want to move the world.
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