Sharon Walsh has been appointed as Managing Director of Heineken Ireland.
Having been Commercial Director of the company since 2020, she succeeds Maarten Schuurman, who is leaving to head up the brewer’s East & West Africa region.
“Sharon has been a fantastic member of the Management Team for many years, and I wish her every success in her new role as Managing Director. Sharon’s broad business knowledge, leadership, creative drive, and competitive spirit will be of great value to drive the next chapter of sustainable and responsible growth at Heineken Ireland,” said Schuurman.
Walsh joined Heineken Ireland in 2011 as its Marketing Director. Prior to joining the brewer, she spent seven years with Coca-Cola in Ireland, having joined from Diageo.
Commenting on her appointment, Walsh said: “We have a great team at HEINEKEN Ireland, and I’m looking forward to leading the business and working with them, and our customers and stakeholders, to continue to take the business forward.”
