Ranked as the third-largest brewer and seller of beer worldwide, the continued success of Heineken, Amstel,Tiger and countless other brands is due in large part to company veteran Jean-François van Boxmeer. Having held the CEO post for eight years – and having worked for Heineken International for almost 30 – van Boxmeer has led the 140-year-old family business through a continued period of prosperity. He has brought a specific focus on emerging markets and a notably aggressive acquisition strategy.