Jan Siewert says he will create his own path at Huddersfield Town after replacing David Wagner as manager.
Like Wagner, the 36-year-old arrives in Yorkshire from Borussia Dortmund II.
And while Siewart praised Wagner, he insists he will be his own man at the Terriers.
Siewart, who has signed a deal until the summer of 2021, said: "I always do it my way, so cannot be compared to David Wagner. Now it is my role.
"There are similarities. (But) I am Jan Siewert. I have to do it my way and he did it his way.
"In Dortmund, I had great opportunities. I am looking forward to getting to know the players.
"I have the biggest respect for what David Wagner has done here. It belongs to the history of Huddersfield and the history of this club. I'd like to thank Mark Hudson. I look forward to starting my work here.
"Huddersfield is a special club for me, it is very familiar. It is a big step for me.
"It was written. We stayed in touch when was working in Bochum. I followed what was happening in Huddersfield, which was fascinating."