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Hein is a global business leader with an excellent track record in the consumer goods industry.
He was CEO of Royal FrieslandCampina, an €11bn business operating in over 40 countries – and with products sold in over 100 – from January 2018 to May 2023. During that time, Hein delivered significant portfolio and organisation change as part of transforming it into a more focused, growth-driven and sustainable business. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Hein was Royal Friesland Campinas’s Chief Financial Officer for three years.
Prior to joining Royal FrieslandCampina, Hein worked for H.J. Heinz for over a decade. In 2008 he was appointed Chief Strategy Officer, before moving to Heinz China in 2011 as its President and CEO. In 2013, he was appointed Executive Vice President of Kraft Heinz’s Asia Pacific Zone and led a successful turnaround of the business, which spanned China, Indonesia, India, Japan and Oceania.
Earlier in his career, Hein worked in finance as Corporate Controller, Asia and Central America for Royal Ahold NV. He began his career at Unilever.
Hein also has previous board experience, having served as Supervisory Board member of C&A AG up to October 2022.
Hein holds a Masters degree in Political Science and International Relations from University of Amsterdam.
He is married, with three children.
Personal Details
Title: Mr
Surname: Schumacher
Known as: Hein
DoB: 01/01/1972
Age: 54 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: Netherlands
Country of Birth: Netherlands
Language: Dutch, English
Qualification: Poli. Sci
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| Company | Committee | Position | Date Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | Member | ||
| Board | Chairperson | 30/08/2021 |
Working history
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Appointed Date: 01/01/2018
Date Resigned: 01/01/2023
Industry: FMCG
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Chief Executive Officer
The Kraft Heinz CompanyAppointed Date: 01/01/2018
Date Resigned: 01/01/2023
Industry: FMCG
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Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unilever | Board | Chief Executive Officer | 01/12/2023 |
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