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Heineken chief Dolf van den Brink to step down in May 2026
AMSTERDAM: Heineken NV chief executive and executive board chair Dolf van den Brink will step down on 31 May 2026, bringing to a close a 28-year career at the Dutch brewer and six years at the helm.
From 1 June 2026, van den Brink will remain available to the company in an advisory role for eight months to ensure continuity as Heineken moves into the next phase of its EverGreen strategy.
Van den Brink said the timing was right as the group prepares to execute EverGreen 2030 after completing a period of deep operational and strategic transformation. “Heineken has reached a stage where a leadership transition will best support its long-term ambitions,” he said, adding that he would remain focused on disciplined delivery and a smooth handover.
Chair of the supervisory board Peter Wennink credited van den Brink with steering Heineken through a demanding phase of change while delivering EverGreen 2025 targets in a volatile global environment. He said the launch of EverGreen 2030 had set a clear growth path and that the board had agreed to begin the succession process to secure strong leadership for the execution phase ahead.
The transition signals a shift from strategic reset to delivery, as Heineken looks to sustain growth and sharpen performance across its global beer and beverage portfolio.
