Harmonized management guidelines and the principle of goal agreement are worldwide foundations for the consistent delegation of responsibility, duties and decision-making powers.  HeidelbergCement's decentralized management structure is regionally oriented, to maximize the benefits of local responsibility and international expertise.

HeidelbergCement's growth and success in the Central Europe East region has been marked by a steady and ambitious process of acquisition and investment. Today, HeidelbergCement is the largest investor in its field in the region, operating more than 200 plants, with an employee workforce totalling more than 10,000.