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Steffen Szeidl

CEO / Chairman of the Executive Board (Vorstand), Drees Sommer Se

Search every verified Steffen Szeidl interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Steffen Szeidl, CEO of Drees & Sommer SE, has spoken in a series of interviews and podcasts about the need for long-term thinking in infrastructure policy, the transformation of office spaces, and the role of the construction sector in addressing the climate crisis. In July 2025, he expressed disappointment with the German government's decision to enter the summer recess without passing clear infrastructure legislation, arguing that a business leader in a similar situation would “sleep poorly” and “pull out all the stops.” He called for more private capital involvement and criticized political short-termism focused on four-year electoral cycles. Szeidl has also stated that offices must be made “as attractive or more attractive than sitting on the sofa at home,” advocating for remote work flexibility while emphasizing that the office should offer a compelling reason for employees to return. Szeidl has repeatedly highlighted the environmental impact of the construction and real estate sector, describing it as “shocking” and stating that it is responsible for roughly 50 percent of European waste and 38 percent of CO₂ emissions. At Drees & Sommer, he has promoted a “blue way” that combines economic and ecological goals, and showcased a Drees & Sommer building that generates more energy than it consumes through geothermal and photovoltaic systems. He has characterized digitalization as “the absolute revolution” for a construction industry he says has done things the same way for over a century, and has advocated for a “material passport” approach to improve documentation and recyclability of building components. Szeidl has also discussed the company’s innovation hubs in Stuttgart and Aachen, where Drees & Sommer develops products on cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, and sustainability with external partners and startups.

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