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HEINEKEN confirms review of CFO succession plans(Thomson Reuters ONE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Amsterdam, 19 September 2014 - Heineken N.V. has taken note of the recent media speculation about the position of its Chief Financial Officer. The Supervisory Board of Heineken N.V. confirms that it has recently initiated a process to identify a successor for René Hooft Graafland as CFO and member of the Executive Board as his current four year term expires on 23 April 2015. This process is on-going and no decisions have been made regarding candidates or timing. Further announcements will be made if and when appropriate. Press enquiries John Clarke E-mail:[email protected] Tel: +31-20-5239-355 Christine van Waveren E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +31-20-5239-355 Investor and analyst enquiries George Toulantas E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +31-20-5239-590 Sonya Ghobrial E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +31-20-5239-590 Editorial Information: HEINEKEN is a proud, independent global brewer committed to surprise and excite consumers with its brands and products everywhere. The brand that bears the founder's family name - Heineken® - is available in almost every country on the globe and is the world's most valuable international premium beer brand. The Company's aim is to be a leading brewer in each of the markets in which it operates and to have the world's most valuable brand portfolio. HEINEKEN wants to win in all markets with Heineken® and with a full brand portfolio in markets of choice. The Company is present in over 70 countries and operates more than 165 breweries. HEINEKEN is Europe's largest brewer and the world's second largest by consolidated volume. HEINEKEN is committed to the responsible marketing and consumption of its more than 250 international premium, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. These include Heineken®, Amstel, Anchor, Biere Larue, Bintang, Birra Moretti, Cruzcampo, Desperados, Dos Equis, Foster's, Newcastle Brown Ale, Ochota, Primus, Sagres, Sol, Star, Strongbow, Tecate, Tiger and Zywiec. Our leading joint venture brands include Cristal and Kingfisher. The number of people employed is over 81,000. Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. shares are listed on the NYSE Euronext in Amsterdam. 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. HEINEKEN has two sponsored level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programmes: Heineken N.V. (OTCQX: HEINY) and Heineken Holding N.V. (OTCQX: HKHHY). Most recent information is available on HEINEKEN's website: www.theHEINEKENcompany.com and follow us via @HEINEKENCorp Click here to open media release: http://hugin.info/130667/R/1857005/650094.pdf This announcement is distributed by GlobeNewswire on behalf of GlobeNewswire clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: HEINEKEN NV via GlobeNewswire [HUG#1857005] |