Heineken Holding N.V. announces proposed changes to its Board of Directors

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Heineken Holding N.V. has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors, to be proposed at the April 2025 Annual General Meeting. Jean-Marc Huët is set to be appointed as the new Chair and non-executive member for a four-year term until 2029, succeeding Maarten Das who will retire after serving since 1994 and as Chair since 2002. Huët, currently Chairman of Lonza Group and Chair of Vermaat Groep's Supervisory Board, will step down from his position as Chair of Heineken N.V.'s Supervisory Board. Additionally, Alexander de Carvalho will be proposed for reappointment as non-executive member for another four-year term.

Positive

• Appointment of experienced leader Jean-Marc Huët as new Chair, bringing expertise from leadership roles at Lonza Group and Vermaat Groep
• Smooth succession planning with clear timeline for leadership transition
• Continuity maintained through reappointment of Alexander de Carvalho

Negative

• Loss of long-term leadership experience with Maarten Das's retirement after 31 years of service
• Potential temporary leadership gap in Heineken N.V.'s Supervisory Board with Huët's departure

 

• Jean-Marc Huët to be appointed as Chair to succeed Maarten Das
• Retirement of Maarten Das as non-executive member and Chair
• Reappointment of Alexander de Carvalho as non-executive member

Amsterdam, 13 December 2024 – The Board of Directors of Heineken Holding N.V. will propose at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) in April 2025 to appoint Jean-Marc Huët as non-executive member of the Board of Directors of Heineken Holding N.V., for the maximum period of four years, i.e. until the AGM in 2029. The Board of Directors has appointed Mr Huët as Chair of the Board of Directors, conditional upon his appointment as non-executive member of the Board of Directors.

Jean-Marc Huët (1969) is a Dutch national. Mr Huët holds an MBA from INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France) and a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College (New Hampshire, USA). Mr Huët is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lonza Group. Mr Huët also serves as Chair of the Supervisory Board of Vermaat Groep. Mr Huët will step down as member and Chair of the Supervisory Board of Heineken N.V. at the AGM of Heineken N.V. in April 2025.

Maarten Das will retire as non-executive member and Chair of the Board of Directors when his current term ends at the AGM in April 2025. Mr Das was first appointed to the Board of Directors in 1994 and held the role of Chair since 2002.

Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken noted: ”On behalf of the Board and the Heineken family I would like to thank Maarten for his commitment and involvement over more than three decades. It has been a pleasure working with him and we will treasure the memories of his wisdom and perspective in leading the board.”

Furthermore, the Board of Directors of Heineken Holding N.V. will propose at the AGM in April 2025 to reappoint Alexander de Carvalho as non-executive member of the Board of Directors of Heineken Holding N.V., for a next four-year term.

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FAQ

When will Jean-Marc Huët take over as Chair of Heineken Holding N.V. (HKHHY)?

Jean-Marc Huët will be appointed as Chair following the Annual General Meeting in April 2025, subject to shareholder approval.

How long has Maarten Das served on Heineken Holding's Board of Directors?

Maarten Das has served on the Board since 1994 and has held the role of Chair since 2002, totaling over three decades of service.

What is Jean-Marc Huët's current role before joining Heineken Holding (HKHHY)?

Jean-Marc Huët currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lonza Group and Chair of the Supervisory Board of Vermaat Groep.

What positions will Jean-Marc Huët step down from to join Heineken Holding (HKHHY)?

Huët will step down as member and Chair of the Supervisory Board of Heineken N.V. at the AGM in April 2025.

What is the duration of Jean-Marc Huët's appointment at Heineken Holding (HKHHY)?

Jean-Marc Huët will be appointed for the maximum period of four years, until the AGM in 2029.