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HEINEKEN (OTC:HEINY) announced that Marc Busain, President Americas, will step down from his position effective October 1, 2025, to become CEO of LIPTON Teas and Infusions. During his 30-year career at HEINEKEN, Busain held various leadership positions across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Under his 10-year tenure as President Americas, the region achieved significant growth, doubling its revenue, operating profit, and net profit. Notable achievements include the successful acquisition and integration of Brazil Kirin, expansion into multiple markets including Jamaica and the USA, and the implementation of AI-driven sales tools. Busain also played a crucial role in strengthening HEINEKEN's presence in Mexico and Brazil.

HEINEKEN (OTC:HEINY) ha annunciato che Marc Busain, Presidente delle Americhe, lascerà il suo incarico a partire dal 1 ottobre 2025 per assumere la carica di CEO di LIPTON Teas and Infusions. Nel corso della sua carriera trentennale in HEINEKEN, Busain ha ricoperto diversi ruoli di leadership in Europa, Africa e nelle Americhe.

Durante il suo decennio come Presidente delle Americhe, la regione ha registrato una crescita significativa, raddoppiando ricavi, utile operativo e utile netto. Tra i traguardi principali figurano l’acquisizione e integrazione di Brasil Kirin, l’espansione in mercati come Giamaica e Stati Uniti e l’adozione di strumenti di vendita basati sull’IA. Busain ha inoltre contribuito in modo determinante a rafforzare la presenza di HEINEKEN in Messico e Brasile.

HEINEKEN (OTC:HEINY) anunció que Marc Busain, Presidente de las Américas, dejará su puesto con efecto a partir del 1 de octubre de 2025 para convertirse en CEO de LIPTON Teas and Infusions. Durante sus 30 años de carrera en HEINEKEN, Busain desempeñó distintos cargos de liderazgo en Europa, África y las Américas.

Durante su decena al frente de la región de las Américas, la zona logró un crecimiento significativo, duplicando sus ingresos, beneficio operativo y beneficio neto. Entre los logros destacan la exitosa adquisición e integración de Brasil Kirin, la expansión a varios mercados como Jamaica y EE. UU., y la implementación de herramientas de ventas impulsadas por IA. Busain también jugó un papel clave en el fortalecimiento de la presencia de HEINEKEN en México y Brasil.

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HEINEKEN (OTC:HEINY) a annoncé que Marc Busain, président des Amériques, quittera ses fonctions à compter du 1er octobre 2025 pour devenir CEO de LIPTON Teas and Infusions. Au cours de sa carrière de 30 ans chez HEINEKEN, Busain a occupé divers postes de direction en Europe, en Afrique et aux Amériques.

Pendant son mandat de dix ans à la tête des Amériques, la région a connu une croissance importante, doublant son chiffre d'affaires, son résultat d'exploitation et son résultat net. Parmi les réalisations notables figurent l'acquisition et l'intégration réussies de Brasil Kirin, l'expansion vers des marchés tels que la Jamaïque et les États-Unis, et la mise en place d'outils commerciaux pilotés par l'IA. Busain a également joué un rôle central dans le renforcement de la présence de HEINEKEN au Mexique et au Brésil.

HEINEKEN (OTC:HEINY) gab bekannt, dass Marc Busain, President Americas, sein Amt mit Wirkung zum 1. Oktober 2025 niederlegen wird, um CEO von LIPTON Teas and Infusions zu werden. In seiner 30-jährigen Laufbahn bei HEINEKEN bekleidete Busain verschiedene Führungspositionen in Europa, Afrika und den Amerikas.

Während seiner zehnjährigen Amtszeit als President Americas erzielte die Region erhebliches Wachstum und verdoppelte Umsatz, operatives Ergebnis und Nettogewinn. Zu den bemerkenswerten Erfolgen zählen die erfolgreiche Übernahme und Integration von Brasil Kirin, die Expansion in Märkte wie Jamaika und die USA sowie die Einführung KI-gestützter Vertriebsinstrumente. Busain trug außerdem wesentlich zur Stärkung der HEINEKEN-Präsenz in Mexiko und Brasilien bei.

Positive
  • Americas region doubled revenue, operating profit, and net profit under Busain's leadership
  • Successful acquisition and integration of Brazil Kirin, making Brazil HEINEKEN's largest market for Heineken and Amstel brands
  • Geographic expansion into strategic markets including Jamaica, Ecuador, Peru, USA (Lagunitas), and Belize
  • Implementation of major transformations in supply chain efficiency and AI-driven sales tools
Negative
  • Loss of experienced executive with 30-year tenure and proven track record
  • Uncertainty period until new Americas President is appointed


HEINEKEN President Americas Marc Busain to step down

Successor to be announced in due course

Amsterdam, 1 September 2025 - Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) today announces Marc Busain, President Americas, will be leaving HEINEKEN as per 1 October 2025, following his appointment as CEO of LIPTON Teas and Infusions.

Marc has enjoyed a successful career at HEINEKEN spanning over 30 years across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. For the past 10 years he has been President Americas. He began his journey in 1995, initially holding several roles in Finance before transitioning into General Management in 2003. Marc went on to serve as Managing Director in Burundi, Egypt, France, and Mexico. In each of these roles, he transformed our business and consistently delivered strong results.

In 2015, Marc was appointed President Americas and became a member of the Executive Team. Over the past decade, he has been a trusted colleague and a key contributor to HEINEKEN's global success. Under his leadership, the Americas region doubled its revenue, operating profit, and net profit. Both Mexico and Brazil emerged as solid profit contributors, playing a vital role in the region’s overall performance. Marc was instrumental in the acquisition of Brazil Kirin and its integration with our Brazilian operations, which is now our largest market for both Heineken® and Amstel, and a significant profit driver. He also led major transformations in supply chain efficiency, revenue management, and the deployment of AI-driven sales tools. Premiumisation and the rapid expansion of Heineken® 0.0 were key pillars of growth under his leadership. During his tenure, the Americas footprint expanded into Jamaica, Ecuador, Peru, the USA (Lagunitas), and Belize (JV).

HEINEKEN Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, Dolf van den Brink:
“I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Marc for his exceptional contributions to HEINEKEN over the past 30 years, and especially for his leadership of the Americas region and his role as a valued member of the Executive Team over the last decade. This is a natural moment for Marc to take the next step in his career, and I am genuinely pleased for him. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy in the Americas, where he cultivated a winning culture rooted in trust and empowerment. As a leader, Marc stood out for his commitment to building strong teams and nurturing talent, often mentoring first-time General Managers who have gone on to become key leaders within HEINEKEN. I wish him every success in his future endeavours.�

A successor will be announced in due course.



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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 340 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 and follow us on and .


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FAQ

When is Marc Busain leaving his position as HEINEKEN's President Americas?

Marc Busain will step down from his position at HEINEKEN effective October 1, 2025, to become CEO of LIPTON Teas and Infusions.

What were Marc Busain's main achievements during his tenure at HEINEKEN Americas?

Under his 10-year leadership, the Americas region doubled its revenue, operating profit, and net profit. He led the Brazil Kirin acquisition, expanded into multiple markets, and implemented major operational transformations.

How long did Marc Busain work at HEINEKEN?

Marc Busain had a 30-year career at HEINEKEN, starting in 1995 with various roles in Finance before moving to General Management in 2003 and becoming President Americas in 2015.

Who will replace Marc Busain as HEINEKEN President Americas?

HEINEKEN has announced that a successor will be announced in due course, but no specific candidate has been named yet.

What markets did HEINEKEN expand into under Marc Busain's leadership?

Under Busain's leadership, HEINEKEN expanded into Jamaica, Ecuador, Peru, the USA (through Lagunitas), and Belize (through a joint venture).
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