Nidec Appoints Tim Schamel as new CEO of the ACIM Business Unit

June 1, 2026- Nidec, a global leader in electric motors, drives, and controls powering critical industries worldwide, has announced Tim Schamel as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nidec Appliance, Commercial and Industrial Motors (ACIM) Business Unit.

This appointment is aligned to Nidec's organizational strategy to solidify its operating foundation, enhance governance while positioning businesses for long-term, sustainable growth. In this role, Schamel will report to Michael Briggs, who was nominated Appliance Automotive Division (AAD) CEO on April 1st, leading a global team allocated across over 30 manufacturing sites in 25 countries.

“Tim’s deep understanding of our business and his strong connection to our global teams make him the right leader for ACIM during this important moment," said Michael Briggs. "His alignment with our core strategic goals will be essential as we work together to enhance operational agility and deliver consistent value to our people and customers worldwide."

Previously, Schamel served as President of Nidec Commercial & Industrial (C&I), one of the platforms within the ACIM Business Unit. His ten-year career at Nidec includes prior leadership positions: President - U.S. Motors, President – HVAC motors, among others.

"Taking on this role is a proud milestone in a journey that began a decade ago," stated Tim Schamel. "Working closely with Michael and the ACIM team, my focus will be to accelerate strategic synergies that drive sustainable growth. To achieve this, I am committed to leading our 17,000 employees and serving our customers with absolute transparency, leveraging our technological leadership to respond quickly and reliably to market challenges."

Under Tim Schamel’s leadership, Nidec ACIM unit will continue to deliver a comprehensive product portfolio of compressors, condensing units and motors for home and commercial appliances, as well as motors and electronic drives for commercial, residential, industrial, and utility applications.

About Nidec
Nidec is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and controls, powering nearly everything that spins and moves, from smartphones and household appliances to electric vehicles, factories, data centers, aircraft, and critical infrastructure.

Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec operates more than 300 group companies across 40+ countries, with over 100,000 employees worldwide. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and continuous improvement, we combine global capability with local expertise to solve complex challenges and keep the world moving.

Website: www.nidec.com

About Nidec Appliance, Commercial and Industrial Motors Business Unit
Nidec Appliance, Commercial and Industrial Motors (ACIM) is a Business Unit of the Appliance Automotive Division (AAD) composed of two Platforms: Global Appliance (GA) and Commercial & Industrial (C&I). ACIM is one of the largest Business Units in terms of sales inside Nidec Group, with approximately 17,000 employees and more than 30 manufacturing sites and 25+ countries. ACIM offers a product portfolio such as compressors, condensing units, and motors for home and commercial appliances, as well as motors and electronic drives for commercial, residential, industrial, and utilities applications. This comprehensive set of solutions is characterized by high standards of quality and energy efficiency that delivers innovation at the service of sustainability.

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