Bernd Pischetsrieder, a former chief of Volkswagen AG; Helmut Panke, a previous head of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG; and outgoing ThyssenKrupp AG board member Ulrich Middelmann are the favorites, the German newspaper said.
The Schaeffler family, banks and employees agree a “top manager” is needed to replace Rolf Koerfer, who is stepping down as chairman, the newspaper said, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. (Tire Review/Akron)