Freddy Heineken
Dutch businessman and brewery leader

Born
November 4th, 1923
101 years ago
Died
2002
23 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Netherlands
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Founded the brand Heineken and expanded it into an internationally recognized beer empire. Played a significant role in modernizing beer production and marketing strategies. Under leadership, Heineken became one of the largest breweries in the world, known for its distinctive green bottle and red star logo. Established a reputation for innovation in brewing techniques and branding.
Founded the Heineken brewery
Expanded Heineken into a global brand
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