Brink, who is also chairman of the executive board, will exit the company on Sunday 31 May. He will continue to advise the global brewer for a period of six months, starting on Monday 1 June.
The outgoing CEO said after more than six years in the role and more than 28 years working at Heineken that now was the “right moment” to transition leadership of the company.
Significant change
He continued: “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.
“Over the coming months, I remain fully focused on disciplined execution of our strategy and to ensure a smooth transition.”
The Dutch brewer said it reflected Brink’s decision and would now begin the search process to appoint a successor.
Growth ambitions
Heineken chairman of the supervisory board Peter Wennink added: “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 our EverGreen 2025 strategy while navigating a challenging external environment.
“With the launch of EverGreen 2030, Dolf has set out a compelling strategy for the future of Heineken, and the supervisory board greatly values his contribution.
“The next phase will focus on bringing this strategy to life through disciplined execution of our strategic growth ambitions.”
