Heineken has announced a major leadership change, as its Chief Executive Officer, Dolf van den Brink, will step down on May 31 after nearly six years at the helm of the Dutch brewing group, according to Reuters, cited by Agerpres.
Van den Brink took over as CEO in June 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also serves as Chairman of the Executive Committee. In a company statement, Heineken said he has agreed to remain available as an adviser for a further eight months to support the transition process.
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Heineken’s Executive Committee will now begin the search for a successor to lead the group, which owns global beer brands such as Tiger and Amstel. Both van den Brink and Supervisory Board Chairman Peter Wennink said the timing is right for a change at the top.
The announcement comes shortly after Heineken unveiled its new corporate strategy in October, outlining objectives through 2030. “Heineken has reached a stage where a leadership transition at the top will best support the company in delivering its ambitious long-term goals,” van den Brink said, adding that he remains fully committed to executing the strategy until his departure.
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