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Siemens Joins HEINEKEN in Pioneering Global Net Zero Production Initiative

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) HEINEKEN, the world’s leading brewer, has partnered with Siemens to advance its global Net Zero Production roadmap. The collaboration aims to achieve net-zero emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 across all production sites by 2030. Siemens will deploy … Read the full press release

Brau Union Österreich and SPAR Opt for Multimodal Transport with ÖBB Rail Cargo Group

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, November 2023

(IN BRIEF) Brau Union Österreich and the SPAR retail chain have embraced multimodal transportation in collaboration with the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG). This approach combines rail and road transport to create efficient and environmentally friendly door-to-door logistics solutions. Beverages … Read the full press release

Heineken Announces Leadership Changes: Stacey Tank to Depart, Joanna Price to Assume Chief Corporate Affairs Role

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) Stacey Tank, Chief Transformation and Corporate Affairs Officer at Heineken N.V., has decided to leave the company to rejoin her family in the United States due to her child’s illness. Her role will be taken over by Joanna … Read the full press release

Former Heineken executive to take the helm at FrieslandCampina

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) Dutch dairy cooperative, Royal FrieslandCampina, has announced the appointment of Jan Derck van Karnebeek as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2023. Van Karnebeek will replace Hein Schumacher, who will depart to become CEO of Unilever … Read the full press release

Heineken Set to Create Regional African Beverage Champion After Gaining Approval for Distell Acquisition

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) HEINEKEN has received approval from the South African Competition Tribunal to acquire control of Distell Group Holdings Limited, following approvals from other relevant jurisdictions. The acquisition will see the creation of a regional African beverage champion, with Distell … Read the full press release

DHL extends partnership with Formula 1® as its Official Logistics Partner

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, March 2021

With 23 races, the new season includes largest race calendar in Formula 1® history Three “triple headers” poses new complexity for logistics Season opens March 28 in Bahrain DHL Fastest Lap Award and DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award to continue … Read the full press release

Jean-Francois Van Boxmeer to succeed Gerard Kleisterlee as Vodafone’s Chairman of the Board

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, May 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) BERKSHIRE, 22-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British multinational telecommunications company Vodafone has announced that Jean-Francois Van Boxmeer will be joining its board as a Non-Executive Director. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval on the Company’s Annual General Meeting … Read the full press release

EE launches new brand campaign starring Kevin Bacon and cook and football fan Delia Smith in support of its BT Sport offer

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, August 2018

Kevin Bacon and Delia Smith star in the latest EE brand campaign to highlight the benefits of EE’s new BT Sport offer that allows users to not only stream the best live action on the app, but cast from their … Read the full press release

Dolf van den Brink appointed President of the Asia Pacific region at Heineken

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, May 2018

AMSTERDAM, 01-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Heineken N.V. today announces the appointment of Dolf van den Brink as President of the Asia Pacific region from 1 October 2018. Dolf van den Brink will join the Executive Team reporting to Jean-François van Boxmeer, … Read the full press release

Diageo pleased to see continued progress on the key initiatives to reduce harmful drinking

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, September 2017

LONDON, 12-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Global efforts by alcohol industry to tackle harmful drinking are building momentum Diageo welcomes today’s release of the latest Producers’ Commitments Report by the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), which shows signatory companies are building momentum in … Read the full press release

Heineken to acquire Brazil’s largest beer and soft drinks producer

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, February 2017

AMSTERDAM, 20-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Heineken N.V. (“HEINEKEN”) announces today that it has entered into an agreement with Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (“Kirin”) to acquire Brasil Kirin Holding S.A. (“Brasil Kirin”), one of the largest beer and soft drinks producers in … Read the full press release

Infront Sports & Media breaks new ground with the digital convergence of this year’s IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, May 2016

A full range of clips, animations, ballots, games and user generated content is maximising engagement for fans and sponsors Zug, Switzerland, 04-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship will hit the ice from 6 until 22 May 2016 … Read the full press release

Dutch visual artist Yvonne Dröge Wendel selected to receive Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for Art 2016

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, April 2016

AMSTERDAM, 01-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The international jury for the Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for Art has unanimously selected Dutch visual artist Yvonne Dröge Wendel as this year’s laureate. Dröge Wendel will receive a cash prize of EUR 100,000, half of … Read the full press release

WPP: Geometry Global UK to appoint Juan José Posada as Chief Creative Officer

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, October 2015

LONDON, UK, 16-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Geometry Global UK has announced the arrival of Juan José Posada as Chief Creative Officer. Juan José, formerly Geometry Global Executive Creative Director Latin America and Executive Creative Director Geometry Global Colombia, will relocate from Colombia … Read the full press release

Daniel Craig and world’s first ever selfie from space featured in new TV ad of Heineken

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, September 2015

Amsterdam, 23-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of its integrated global Spectre campaign, Heineken® has unveiled a new TV ad featuring Daniel Craig as James Bond, in a high speed boat chase. In addition, it also announced an exciting digital … Read the full press release

Heineken to sponsor the internationally renowned Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam for 3 years

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, August 2015

Amsterdam, 19-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Heineken N.V. (‘HEINEKEN’) today announced a three year commitment to sponsor the internationally renowned Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The commitment will go beyond a mere donation, and will also see the company use its flagship … Read the full press release

UEFA confirms 3-year global partnership with PepsiCo for the 2015–18 UEFA Champions League cycle

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, June 2015

UEFA has confirmed a three-year global partnership with PepsiCo for the UEFA Champions League. Nyon, Switzerland, 15-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Worldwide food and beverage leader signs as official partner for the 2015–18 cycle UEFA has today confirmed a three-year global … Read the full press release

UEFA reaches agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe to extend its relationship as official partner of the UEFA Champions League

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, May 2015

SCEE and Sony Mobilée sign as official partner for 2015-18 cycle Nyon, Switzerland, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — UEFA today announced that an agreement has been reached with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of games consoles … Read the full press release

University of Twente developed transparency ranking for the water consumption by the 75 largest listed companies in the Netherlands

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, April 2015

Researchers from the University of Twente have developed a ranking for the transparency of the use of water by the 75 largest listed companies in the Netherlands. The list is headed by Heineken. Such a list did not previously exist. … Read the full press release

Heineken N.V. acquires 51.11 percent in leading Slovenian brewer Pivovarna Laško d.d. for EUR114.3m

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, April 2015

Amsterdam, 15-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Heineken N.V. (“HEINEKEN”) today announces that it has signed a binding agreement with a consortium of shareholders to acquire 4,471,054 shares in Pivovarna Laško d.d. (“Pivovarna Laško”), representing 51.11 percent of the issued share capital, … Read the full press release