Heineken's van den Brink to Step Down as CEO
Heineken N.V. stated that CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board Dolf van den Brink has notified the Supervisory Board of his choice to resign from his role on 31 May 2026.
Following nearly six years leading HEINEKEN, during which he has navigated the Company through challenging economic and political periods, and with the EverGreen Strategy 2030 established, Dolf has determined, in agreement with the Supervisory Board, that it is the appropriate moment to transfer his duties.
The Supervisory Board honors Dolf’s choice and will begin a search for his replacement. To guarantee the Company can fully leverage Dolf’s industry expertise and extensive HEINEKEN knowledge, Dolf has consented to stay available to the Company in an advisory role for eight months, beginning on 1 June 2026.
Dolf van den Brink, CEO of HEINEKEN says, “After six years as CEO and more than 28 years at HEINEKEN I believe this is the right moment to transition leadership as the Company prepares for the next phase of the EverGreen strategy."
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"The past years have been marked by significant change as HEINEKEN progressed through its transformation and has now reached a stage where a transition in leadership will best serve the Company in further executing its long-term ambitions. Over the coming months, I remain fully focused on disciplined execution of our strategy and to ensure a smooth transition,” adds Dolf.
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Peter Wennink, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of HEINEKEN says, “The Supervisory Board is grateful to Dolf for his leadership and long-standing commitment to HEINEKEN, including guiding the Company through a demanding period of transformation, delivering on EverGreen 2025 while navigating a challenging external environment.”
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“With the launch of EverGreen 2030, Dolf has set out a compelling strategy for the future of HEINEKEN, and the Supervisory Board greatly values his contribution. The next phase will focus on bringing this strategy to life through disciplined execution of our strategic growth ambitions. With this in mind, the Supervisory Board agrees this is the right moment to start the succession process to secure strong leadership for the future,” adds Peter Wennink.