Dutch drinks brand Heineken has announced that Dolf van den Brink will step down as CEO and chairman of the board on 31 May.
He steps down after six years leading the company, overseeing the beer maker through the Covid-19 pandemic and the rollout of the Evergreen Strategy 2030.
The supervisory board will look for a successor, and Van den Brink will remain in an advisory role for eight months from 1 June 2026.
According to Heineken, Van den Brink and the supervisory board determined that the timing is appropriate for him to relinquish his duties.
“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,” he said.
“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.”
In the coming months, the chief executive will focus on advancing the company’s strategy before his departure.
Peter Wennink, chairman of the supervisory board of Heineken said: “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.”
