Reorganisation at Heineken’s Amsterdam HQ will affect about 400 jobs

The Netherlands | Polish employees at Heineken’s Krakow shared services centre are not alone in worrying about their jobs. On 14 October, the Dutch brewer announced a reorganisation at its Amsterdam headquarters, which will affect approximately 400 jobs. Starting in 2026, the changes are part of “broader initiatives to create a more agile, simpler, and better-connected organization focused on growth and innovation,” the company said.

According to a spokesperson, 1750 people work at Heineken’s headquarters. Some roles will be moved abroad, while others will be cut entirely. “We understand that these changes affect our employees and are committed to guiding them through the process with care and respect,” explained Heineken’s CEO Dolf van den Brink.

Cost-cuts to boost shareholder value?

The move is intended to speed up the growth of Heineken Business Services. In May, the company revealed plans to expand the division with a new service centre in Hyderabad, India.

The unions De Unie and MHP Heineken expressed regret over the reorganisation, but were not surprised by the renewed cost-cutting measures. “Sales in several of Heineken’s markets are under pressure, and shareholder interests carry a lot of weight. Employees constantly feel the impact of both,” De Unie told the website NL Times. “We also cannot shake off the impression that the company’s low stock price is contributing to this situation.”