Why an Internal CEO Should Think Like an Outsider

Heidelberg Materials CEO Dominik von Achten says moving up internally demands a fresh perspective. His critical advice when stepping into the top role? Treat an internal promotion like you’re an external hire. “It was crucial for the company’s development—otherwise you risk falling into the trap of doing more of the same,” he told CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick on the "Executive Decisions" podcast. Von Achten credits this mindset for driving transformation at Heidelberg Materials. Watch the full episode of "Executive Decisions" by tapping the link. ----- Subscribe: @cnbci CNBC International Live: @cnbcinternationalive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cnbc-international/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnbci Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnbcinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnbcinternational/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cnbcinternational X: https://twitter.com/CNBCi Telegram: https://t.me/cnbci WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/CNBCiWhatsApp