Business Chief ME+AFRICA Magazine December 2023 | Page 29

Micah Shepard TITLE : PRESIDENT AND REGIONAL CEO COMPANY : SCHAEFFLER ASIA LOCATION : THAILAND

“ Leaders recognise the talent in their team and then push to unlock the talent ,” says Shepard . “ When I work , I work to achieve my goals , but I also work to unlock my team ' s skills . I know everyone I work with has huge potential – for me , my success is also about the success of others , growing and nurturing their talent ; that is the foundation of our growth at Schaeffler .
“ This focus on talent , teams , and personal transformation is why I insist on creating institutions , cultures , and pathways where human capital can thrive .”
EXECUTIVE BIO
As Southeast Asia CEO for
10 years , Micah leads three divisions , four production locations and highly diverse teams of 2,000 employees . For the last four years , he has also held the dual role of President Automotive Aftermarket APAC and since 2020 , has led doubledigit growth . Micah began his career at Cummins , where he spent eight years in managerial roles in the US and China . During his 13-year career with Schaeffler , Micah has worked across multiple Asian locations .
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