FOOD & BEVERAGE · AMSTERDAM, NORTH HOLLAND, THE NETHERLANDS

Heineken layoffs

6,000

Employees laid off

As the company stated them.

1

Layoffs

Since 2026.

Feb 11, 2026

Most recent

Up to 6,000 employees.

Employees laid off by year

02k4k6k8k 2026: 6,000 employees 2026
Chart data
PeriodEmployees
20266,000

Layoffs at Heineken

Up to 6,000 employees · 7% of the workforce

AI · company

Heineken plans to cut 5,000 to 6,000 roles over two years, up to about 7% of its workforce, as beer volumes decline. Its outgoing CEO said AI and digitization are part of the reason.

AI
Company cited AI: CEO Dolf van den Brink said the cuts are partly due to AI and digitization.
Source
CNBC (opens in a new tab) News report, Feb 11, 2026

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