The Digest:
Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink will step down in May 2026 following a period of declining sales and revised profit forecasts. His departure, announced as shares fell in Amsterdam, reflects a broader storm of shifting consumer trends and market pressures.
Key Points:
- Dolf van den Brink will leave on May 31 after six years as CEO.
- Heineken’s shares fell 3.2% following the announcement, the steepest drop since July.
- The company recently warned annual profit would miss expectations.
- Beer sales have declined amid weak demand in Europe and the Americas.
- Van den Brink will remain as an advisor for eight months after stepping down.
- Heineken’s Nigerian subsidiary, Nigerian Breweries, reported mixed quarterly results.
- A search for his successor is underway, led by the company’s supervisory board.
Sources: Nairametrics, The Cable
