Heineken

Heineken N.V., based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, is a global beer maker, with sales in almost every country. Global brands include Heineken, Amstel, and Murphy's. Regional and national brands include Buckler in Europe, Moretti in Italy, Bochkaryov in Russia, and Quilmes in Argentina. Tiger brand in Asia is Asia's leading regional brew. Heineken continues to grow worldwide. The Heineken family owns 50% of Heineken Holding which owns 50% of Heineken N.V.

In 2009 they bought Scottish & Newcastle.

Ad boycott against Air America Radio
Heineken refused to advertise on the progressive Air America Radio. In October 2006, around 90 companies, including Heineken, told ABC Radio Networks that they did not want their ads to play on radio stations that carried Air America Radio.

Political contributions
Heineken USA gave $69,500 to federal candidates in the 2006 U.S. election through its political action committee - 53% to Democrats, 44% to Republicans, and 3% ($2,500) to independent Joseph Lieberman (I-CT).

Lobbying
Heineken USA spent $80,000 for lobbying in the U.S. in the first half of 2007. All of it went to the lobbying firm Podesta Group.

Personnel
Key people:
 * Cees (C.J.A.) van Lede, Chairman of the Supervisory Board
 * Jean François M. L. van Boxmeer, Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer
 * Rene Hooft D. R. Graafland, Executive Board Member and Chief Financial Officer

Selected members of the Supervisory Board:
 * Jan Maarten (J.M.) de Jong, Profession: Banker
 * Maarten (M.) Das, Also Partner in Loyens & Loeff N.V.
 * Michel (M.R.) de Carvalho, Also Vice-Chairman Citigroup Inc., United Kingdom

Contact details
Tweede Weteringplantsoen 21 1017 ZD Amsterdam The Netherlands Phone: +31-20-523-9239 Fax: +31-20-626-3503 Web: http://www.heinekeninternational.com