The chief executive of Dutch brewer Heineken unexpectedly announced his resignation Monday, as the company grapples with lower beer sales and job cuts in a difficult economic environment.
Dolf van den Brink said he would step down on May 31, Heineken said in a statement, after almost six years at the helm during which he has guided the company through turbulent economic and political times.
I believe this is the right moment, said Van den Brink, 52.
