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Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink to Step Down in May 2026

The board has opened a successor search, signaling a focus on continuity through an eight-month advisory handover.

Overview

  • He will leave the CEO and Executive Chairman roles on 31 May 2026 after nearly six years at the helm.
  • Starting 1 June 2026, he will advise the company for eight months to support continuity.
  • The Supervisory Board, chaired by Peter Wennink, has initiated the process to identify a successor.
  • The announcement followed recent guidance for adjusted operating profit growth at the low end of the range due to falling beer volumes in Europe and the Americas.
  • Heineken shares fell as much as 3.2% in early Amsterdam trading following the news.