Heineken announces new Regional President Americas
Amsterdam, 2 September 2008 - Heineken N.V. today announced that
Massimo von Wunster, Regional President, Heineken Americas, has
decided to leave Heineken and return to his home country Italy.
Effective October 1, 2008 Massimo von Wunster will be succeeded by
John Nicolson, formerly Scottish & Newcastle plc Managing Director
Eastern Europe, Asia & USA. In his new role, John Nicolson will be
based in New York City and will sit on Heineken's Executive Committee
reporting to Jean-François van Boxmeer, Chief Executive Officer.
Commenting on the announcement, Jean-François van Boxmeer, said, "I
would like to thank Massimo for his valuable and considerable
contribution to the growth of our brands and our business, first in
Italy and, over the last three years, in the Americas. In particular,
Massimo has developed and solidified the relationships with our
partners FEMSA and CCU, and has grown the Heineken brand consistently
across the region."
"The transparent way that Massimo has handled the change has allowed
us to make a smooth transition and handover to John. I wish Massimo
all the best for his future career."
"I am delighted that we have someone of John's stature, capability
and experience to succeed Massimo as Regional President, Americas. In
particular, John's commercial understanding and executional
capabilities are well known and respected. The combination of this
with his relationship and business management skills make him a
valuable addition to both the Americas business and our Executive
Committee team."
Press enquiries
Véronique Schyns
Tel: +31 (0)20 5239 355
veronique.schyns@heineken.com
Investor and analyst enquiries
Jan van de Merbel
Tel: +31 (0)20 5239 590
investors@heineken.com
Editorial information:
Heineken N.V. is the world's most international brewer. The brand
that bears the founder's family name - Heineken - is enjoyed in
almost every country on the planet and is the world's most valuable
international premium beer brand. In 2007, the Company operated 119
breweries in more than 65 countries and sold 139 million hectolitres
of beer, making it the largest brewer in Europe and the world's
fourth largest by volume. Heineken is committed to the responsible
marketing and consumption of more than 170 local and international
brands. Through the strategic management of this portfolio, with the
emphasis on the Heineken brand and a relentless focus on cost
control, the company aims to deliver excellent, sustainable financial
performance. In 2007, revenue totalled EUR11.2 billion and Net Profit
before exceptional items and amortisation of brands was EUR1.1
billion. In 2007, the average number of people employed was 54,000.
Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. shares are listed on the
Amsterdam stock exchange. Prices for the ordinary shares may be
accessed on Bloomberg under the symbols HEIA:NA and HEIO:NA and on
the Reuter Equities 2000 Service under HEIN.AS and HEIO.AS.
Additional information is available on Heineken's home page:
http://www.heinekeninternational.com.
