Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink Resigns
The CEO of Heineken, Dolf van den Brink, has decided to step down from his role.
He will leave his position on 31 May 2026.
After that, he will still help the company as an advisor for eight months.
The company is looking for a new CEO.
Heineken has been having some problems because people are not buying as much beer, especially in Europe and America.
This has made the company's profits lower than expected.
Heineken plans to focus more on 17 important markets and spend less on some of its brands.
Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink to step down on 31 May 2026.
Van den Brink to serve as advisor for eight months post-resignation.
Heineken issues profit warning due to weaker growth in Europe and America.
Expected profit growth at the lower end of the 4% to 8% range.
Company to focus on 17 key markets and cut investment in some brands.
- Who
- Dolf van den Brink, CEO of Heineken NV
- What
- Resignation from the position of CEO
- When
- Effective 31 May 2026, with an advisory period starting 1 June 2026
- Where
- Heineken NV, a Dutch beer maker
- Why
- To transition leadership as the company prepares for the next phase of its EverGreen strategy and amid struggling beer sales
- CEO
- Dolf van den Brink
- Company
- Heineken NV
- Resignation Date
- 31 May 2026
- Advisory Period
- 1 June 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Profit Warning
- October 2025
- Expected Profit Growth
- Lower end of 4% to 8% range
- Key Markets
- 17