Heinz Dürr joined the family business in 1957, which developed into a leading mechanical and plant engineering company under his leadership. Since the 1970s, Dürr has become known throughout Germany as a negotiator for metalworkers, Chairman of the Board of Management of AEG, head of Deutsche Bahn and Commissioner of the Carl Zeiss Foundation. Today, he lives in his adopted home of Berlin and, together with his wife, is involved in the Heinz and Heide Dürr Foundation for culture, science and early childhood education.
From 1990 to 2013, the convinced medium-sized businessman was Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Dürr AG. Since 2006, Prof. Dr. Dr. Alexandra Dürr, one of Heinz and Heide Dürr's three daughters, has represented the family on the Supervisory Board. Heinz Dürr continues to be closely associated with the company as Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board. He regularly visits the company's headquarters in Bietigheim-Bissingen and seeks dialog with the Board of Management and employees.