Heineken

HEINEKEN is a family-owned, independent brewer and one of the world's largest, with operations in over 70 countries and a presence in more than 190 markets. The company was founded in Amsterdam in 1864, when Gerard Adriaan Heineken took over the Haystack brewery at the age of 22, and has traded for more than 150 years. Its stated mission is to "brew the joy of true togetherness".

The business spans brewing, beverages and consumer packaged goods, producing beers, ciders and related drink brands and experiences. Its flagship is Heineken®; it also owns a portfolio of premium beers and ciders beyond the flagship brand. The company describes itself as brand-builders focused on understanding consumer needs and desires, with an emphasis on product quality and on creating moments of connection.

Headquartered in Amsterdam and operating as a multinational group across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, HEINEKEN combines a family ownership heritage with a scale that reaches more than 190 markets. The company characterises its culture as shaped by pioneers, mavericks and entrepreneurs, tracing that pioneering spirit to its founder.