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Heineken Netherlands chief Maarten Schuurman dies aged 57
Maarten Schuurman, Heineken Netherlands’ chief executive, has died aged 57 after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
Heineken said he died on Friday.
He had led the Dutch business since 2023 and was also vice-chair of employers’ group VNO-NCW.
Schuurman joined Heineken as a trainee in 1996 and later worked in several roles, including in Suriname, Ireland and Africa.
He also spent time at drinks company Vrumona, which was part of Heineken until three years ago.
Heineken and VNO-NCW praised his warmth and commitment, and said he would be greatly missed.
No information was given about who will succeed him.
Maarten Schuurman, managing director of Heineken Netherlands, has died aged 57.
He died on Friday from the effects of a brain haemorrhage, Heineken said.
Schuurman joined the company as a trainee in 1996 and became head of its Dutch business in 2023.
He also served as vice-chair of the employers’ organisation VNO-NCW.
- Who
- Maarten Schuurman, managing director of Heineken Netherlands, aged 57.
- What
- He died from the effects of a brain haemorrhage.
- When
- Friday; the articles do not give the date.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The articles say he died from the effects of a brain haemorrhage.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Schuurman began working at Heineken as a trainee.
He became managing director of Heineken Netherlands.
Schuurman died from the effects of a brain haemorrhage.
- Age
- 57
- Joined Heineken
- 1996
- Became managing director
- 2023
- Cause of death
- Brain haemorrhage
- Other role
- Vice-chair of VNO-NCW
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With his unstoppable optimism, pragmatic approach and warm personality, Maarten was a pillar of support
We will greatly miss Maarten’s energy, commitment, warmth and genuine attention to others