Netherlands: Heineken announces departure of Group Commerce Director

Heineken N.V. announced on June 25 that Peter van Campen, Group Commerce Director will leave the business in order to pursue other career opportunities and interests.

Mr. van Campen will leave on July 1, 2007 and a successor will be named shortly.

Commenting on the departure, Jean-François van Boxmeer, Heineken N.V. CEO said, “I would like to thank Peter for the significant contribution he has made to our business over the last 15 years, in particular, for the important role he has played in professionalising our commercial approach and building a strong platform for growth of the Heineken brand. However, given some differing views that we both acknowledge, we have mutually agreed to part company. Peter leaves with our thanks and sincere best wishes for his next career step.”

Peter van Campen said “Heineken has been my real passion for 15 years where I have enjoyed a great career but I see this as the right moment to pursue new opportunities.”

Mr. van Campen joined Heineken in 1992 and worked in the Dutch and Thai operating companies before moving to Head Office in Amsterdam as Director Commercial Excellence in 2003. He was appointed Group Commerce Director and a member of the Heineken N.V. Executive Committee in October 2005.