Christiaan Johannes Folkerts

Christiaan Johannes Folkerts holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in International Business (Financial Management) and (Tilburg University, Netherlands).

Prior to his appointment to HEINEKEN Malaysia, he was Chief Financial Officer/Head of Finance, Procurement and Digital & Technology for AB Heineken Philippines (ABHP) since January 2020, where he navigated ABHP through continuous COVID-19 lockdowns. Under these difficult circumstances, he has shaped a new future for HEINEKEN in the Philippines. He successfully managed the transition of the Philippines business from a joint venture structure with Asia Brewery to a new partnership.

Before moving to Manila, he was Finance Manager for Europe Export & Global Duty-Free (“EE&GDF”) for three years. Under his leadership, the Finance team has significantly improved business partnering capabilities, professionalized the revenue management approach in EE&GDF and strengthened the control environment, considerably impacting the business.

He joined HEINEKEN in 2007 as Finance Management Trainee, after which he was in Business Control and Project Management positions in VRUMONA, HEINEKEN Netherlands, and HEINEKEN Brazil.