Germany: The Supervisory Board of Heidelberg Materials has extended the mandate of Dr Dominik von Achten as chair of the Managing Board for an additional three years, until 31 January 2028. Dr von Achten has been leading the company since February 2020 and according to Heidelberg Materials, he has been instrumental in its global growth and the digitalisation and decarbonisation of the building materials industry, complemented by strong financial performance.
Dr Bernd Scheifele, chair of the Supervisory Board said “With Dr von Achten, we have an experienced manager at the helm of the company who has excellently positioned Heidelberg Materials on a global scale and set the course for the future with great commitment.” He continued "We look forward to continuing the trustful work with him. We are convinced that he will keep driving the transformation into a sustainable and digital future with verve and continue to successfully lead the company in the coming years.”
Dr von Achten has been part of Heidelberg Materials' Managing Board since 2007, serving as deputy chair since 2015 and as chair since 2020.
