Heineken Holding N.V. announces proposed changes to its Board of Directors
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.
Heineken Holding N.V. ha annunciato significative modifiche al suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, che saranno proposte nell'Assemblea Generale Annuale di aprile 2025. Jean-Marc Huët sarà nominato nuovo Presidente e membro non esecutivo per un mandato di quattro anni fino al 2029, succedendo a Maarten Das che andrà in pensione dopo aver servito dal 1994 e come Presidente dal 2002. Huët, attualmente Presidente di Lonza Group e Presidente del Consiglio di Sorveglianza di Vermaat Groep, si dimetterà dalla sua posizione di Presidente del Consiglio di Sorveglianza di Heineken N.V. Inoltre, Alexander de Carvalho sarà proposto per il rinnovo della nomina come membro non esecutivo per un altro mandato di quattro anni.
Heineken Holding N.V. ha anunciado cambios significativos en su Junta Directiva, que se propondrán en la Junta General Anual de abril de 2025. Jean-Marc Huët está previsto que sea nombrado nuevo Presidente y miembro no ejecutivo por un período de cuatro años hasta 2029, sucediendo a Maarten Das que se retirará después de haber servido desde 1994 y como Presidente desde 2002. Huët, actualmente Presidente de Lonza Group y Presidente del Consejo de Supervisión de Vermaat Groep, renunciará a su cargo como Presidente del Consejo de Supervisión de Heineken N.V. Además, se propondrá a Alexander de Carvalho para el re nombramiento como miembro no ejecutivo por otro período de cuatro años.
하이네켄 홀딩 N.V.는 2025년 4월 정기주주총회에서 제안될 이사회의 중대한 변화를 발표했습니다. 장-마르크 위에가 2029년까지 4년 임기의 새로운 의장 및 비상임 이사로 임명될 예정이며, 1994년부터 재직해 온 마르텐 다스 의장을 이어받게 됩니다. 현재 론자 그룹의 의장이자 베르마트 그룹의 감독 위원회의 의장인 위에는 하이네켄 N.V.의 감독 위원회 의장직에서 사임할 예정입니다. 또한 알렉산더 드 카르발류는 4년 임기로 비상임 이사로 재신임될 것이라고 제안될 것입니다.
Heineken Holding N.V. a annoncé d'importants changements au sein de son Conseil d'Administration, qui seront proposés lors de l'Assemblée Générale Annuelle d'avril 2025. Jean-Marc Huët devrait être nommé nouveau Président et membre non exécutif pour un mandat de quatre ans jusqu'en 2029, succédant à Maarten Das qui prendra sa retraite après avoir servi depuis 1994 et en tant que Président depuis 2002. Huët, actuellement Président de Lonza Group et Président du Conseil de Surveillance de Vermaat Groep, démissionnera de son poste de Président du Conseil de Surveillance de Heineken N.V. De plus, Alexander de Carvalho sera proposé pour un renouvellement de son mandat en tant que membre non exécutif pour un nouvel mandat de quatre ans.
Heineken Holding N.V. hat bedeutende Änderungen im Vorstand angekündigt, die auf der Hauptversammlung im April 2025 vorgeschlagen werden sollen. Jean-Marc Huët soll zum neuen Vorsitzenden und nicht-executive Mitglied für eine Amtszeit von vier Jahren bis 2029 ernannt werden, wobei er Maarten Das nachfolgt, der nach seinem Dienst seit 1994 und als Vorsitzender seit 2002 in den Ruhestand geht. Huët, der derzeit Vorsitzender der Lonza Group und Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats der Vermaat Groep ist, wird von seiner Position als Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates von Heineken N.V. zurücktreten. Zudem wird Alexander de Carvalho für eine erneute Ernennung als nicht-executives Mitglied für eine weitere Amtszeit von vier Jahren vorgeschlagen.
- 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
- 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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