HEINEKEN N.V. GENERAL MEETING APPROVES APPOINTMENT RAFAEL OLIVEIRA AS MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
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Heineken (OTC:HEINY) announced that its General Meeting of Shareholders on 5 August 2026 approved the appointment of Rafael (Rafa) Oliveira as member of the Executive Board.
According to Heineken, Rafa will become Chair of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer for a four-year term, effective 1 October 2026. Voting results of the Extraordinary General Meeting will be available on the company’s investor relations website as of close of business on 6 August 2026. Heineken highlights its global footprint, with over 87,000 employees and operations in more than 70 countries.
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- CEO and Chair appointment approved effective 1 October 2026
- Four-year term for new Chair and CEO provides defined leadership horizon
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Amsterdam, 5 August 2026
HEINEKEN N.V. GENERAL MEETING APPROVES APPOINTMENT RAFAEL OLIVEIRA AS MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) announced today that its General Meeting of Shareholders has approved the appointment of Rafael Oliveira (Rafa) as member of the Executive Board. Rafa will become Chair of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer for a period of four years, with effect from 1 October 2026.
The voting results of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Heineken N.V. of 5 August 2026 can be found via: https://www.theheinekencompany.com/investors/governance/shareholder-meetings, as per close of business on 6 August 2026.
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About HEINEKEN
HEINEKEN is the world's pioneering beer company. We are the leading developer and marketer of premium and non-alcoholic beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, we have a portfolio of more than 340 international, regional, local, and specialty beers and ciders. With HEINEKEN’s over 87,000 employees, we brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world. Our dream is to shape the future of beer and beyond to win the hearts of consumers. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution, and focused cost management. Through "Brew a Better World", sustainability is embedded in the business. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. We operate breweries, malteries, cider plants, and other production facilities in more than 70 countries. Most recent information is available on our Company's website, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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