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

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

(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 Price, who will assume the position of Chief Corporate Affairs Officer starting from July 1, 2023. Stacey Tank played a vital role in revitalizing the global Corporate Affairs Function and driving sustainability initiatives at Heineken. Joanna Price brings over 20 years of experience in global corporate affairs, sustainability, and government affairs, previously holding senior positions at The Coca-Cola Company. Heineken will also split the Corporate Affairs Function and the Transformation Network, with Jasper Hamaker, Senior Director Global Transformation, reporting directly to CEO Dolf van den Brink.

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 2-Jun-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Heineken N.V. (AMS: HEIA), a Dutch multinational brewing company, has announced that Stacey Tank, Chief Transformation and Corporate Affairs Officer, will be leaving the company to rejoin her family in the United States. Stacey’s departure is due to the illness of one of her children, and her last day with HEINEKEN will be on August 4, 2023. Taking her place as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer will be Joanna Price, who will join HEINEKEN’s Executive Team on July 1, 2023. In her new role, Joanna will report to Dolf van den Brink, HEINEKEN’s CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, and oversee Government Affairs and Public Policy, Sustainable Development, and Global Communications.

Stacey Tank has been instrumental in reshaping HEINEKEN’s global Corporate Affairs Function since rejoining the company and joining the Executive Team in June 2020. Her contributions include spearheading the development of the EverGreen strategy and establishing the Global Transformation Network to drive engagement, change management, and the implementation of strategic projects. Stacey played a crucial role in the ambitious Brewing a Better World strategy, setting the business on a sustainable path towards environmental and social responsibility.

With over two decades of experience in senior management roles, Stacey initially joined HEINEKEN in 2012 and later held key positions at The Home Depot before returning to HEINEKEN in 2020.

Dolf van den Brink, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, commented: “It is with mixed feelings that I say farewell to Stacey. It is the second time we have worked together, and she has made a huge impact on our business. At the same time, I fully support her wish to return to the USA with her family. Stacey has been a valuable part of our Executive Team, bringing broad business perspectives, strong judgement, and clear values. She can be very proud of the ambitious sustainability agenda that she has led and the establishment of the Transformation Network to drive our EverGreen strategy. I would like to express my gratitude to Stacey and wish her all the best for the future.”

Joanna Price brings extensive global experience and a proven track record in driving growth and enhancing corporate reputation. With expertise in transformational change, external and internal communications, sustainable development, and government affairs, Joanna has operated successfully in various markets worldwide. She most recently served as the North American Senior Vice President for Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability at The Coca-Cola Company.

Dolf van den Brink, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, commented: “I am very pleased to welcome Joanna to HEINEKEN. She has an excellent track record in Corporate Affairs operating across different countries and regions, building and leading high performing teams. Joanna has managed complex communications landscapes in China and the USA and played a leading role in responding to high profile media and political issues. Her business acumen, strong transformation track record and outstanding corporate affairs experience will be a valuable addition to our business and the Executive Team.”

As HEINEKEN moves forward, the company will separate the Corporate Affairs Function and the Transformation Network. Jasper Hamaker, Senior Director Global Transformation, will now report directly to Dolf van den Brink, CEO of HEINEKEN.

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HEINEKEN is the world’s most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium and non-alcoholic beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 300 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. With HEINEKEN’s over 85,000 employees, we brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world. Our dream is to shape the future of beer and beyond to win the hearts of consumers. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through “Brew a Better World”, sustainability is embedded in the business. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. We operate breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries. Most recent information is available on our Company’s website and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

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