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AB InBev has appointed Dirk Van de Pu as chairman of its board, effective 16 June 2026.

Van de Put, who has served as an independent director on the brewer's board since April 2023, succeeds Martin J Barrington, who retired from the board at the company's annual shareholders' meeting.

Van de Put is currently chairman and CEO of Mondelēz International, a role he has held since 2017. He has more than 30 years of experience in the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods sectors, with expertise across commercial operations in both emerging and developed markets.

Before joining Mondelēz, Van de Put served as president and CEO of McCain Foods. He has also held senior leadership roles at Novartis, Danone, Coca-Cola and Mars.

AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris said: “We are delighted to have Dirk Van de Put as our new chairman. He brings a wealth of expertise and a distinguished record of leadership that will be invaluable as we continue to grow and create a future with more cheers.”

Van de Put added: “I’m honoured to be selected as the company’s next chairman. Having spent the past three years on the AB InBev board, I am supportive of the company’s strategy and ten year plan. I have been impressed by the company’s talented management team, led by CEO Michel Doukeris, and I look forward to helping AB InBev write the next chapter in brewing history.”