Heineken appoints David Flochel as UK MD

Heineken announced today (15) the appointment of David Flochel as the new managing director of Heineken UK.

Flochel was CEO of self-service retail giant Selecta Group, which provides coffee and convenience food solutions in the workplace and in public spaces, serving over ten million consumers a day.

During his four years there, Flochel devised and implemented a successful growth strategy built on consumer and customer insights and which embedded people, culture, sustainability and innovation in the delivery of bottom-line results.

David joins with significant experience in consumer goods and business services across Europe and North America. He previously held several senior roles in FMCG including at Unilever, and more recently as Regional President in Europe and North America of the Mars Drinks segment at Mars Inc.

His appointment is effective 1 January 2021 and he will take over from Simon Amor who has been operating as Interim Managing Director for Heineken UK since the departure of David Forde in July 2020. Flochel will report to Søren Hagh, President Europe, Heineken and join the Europe Management Team.

“I’m delighted to be welcoming David to Heineken,” said Hagh. “He is a proven leader with a deep and diverse experience in consumer goods. His authentic leadership style, customer-centric approach and passion for developing talent are a great fit with Heineken as we continue our journey as Britain’s leading pubs, cider and beer business.”

“It’s a great pleasure to be joining Heineken,” said Flochel on his appointment. “Our portfolio of brands, our route-to-market strength, and our great people and culture are unique and very inspiring to me! I am looking forward to working closely with our teams, our suppliers, customers and partners. I am confident that together we will emerge even stronger.”

Simon Amor will handover to Flochel during the early part of 2021 while reverting to his position as Off Trade Director, Heineken UK.

Søren Hagh added: “I’d like to thank Simon Amor for his outstanding leadership as Interim Managing Director. I am sincerely grateful for his considerable contribution during the most challenging of times.”