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Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink to Step Down in May 2026

The brewer has launched a successor search during a period of softer demand.

Overview

  • Dolf van den Brink will relinquish the CEO role on May 31, 2026 after nearly six years leading Heineken.
  • He will stay on for an eight‑month advisory period to support an orderly transition.
  • The supervisory board has begun the process to identify and appoint a successor.
  • Heineken reported Q3 2025 revenue of €7.3 billion versus €7.6 billion in Q2, and full‑year beer volumes are expected to decline by about 2–3% when results are released next month.
  • The leadership change occurs as brewers contend with weaker consumption in Western markets and currency volatility in African economies.