Van Boxmeer Discusses Social Media, Emerging Markets, M&A and Family Stewardship for Global Growth
Part of Leadership in the Field: Interviews with Global Leaders Series
Russell Reynolds Associates, one of the world's leading executive search firms, announced today the publication of the latest installment of its video series, Leadership in the Field: Interviews with Global Leaders. The video, produced with award-winning business leadership writer Roger O. Crockett, features Heineken CEO Jean-François van Boxmeer shedding light on effective strategies for global growth. Van Boxmeer is Chairman of the Executive Board as well as CEO of Heineken N.V. Since becoming CEO in 2005, he has led an aggressive M&A strategy to continue Heineken's global expansion while maintaining the brand's excellence in the U.S. and Europe. In the interview, he acknowledges the importance of social media and stresses the responsibilities of senior leadership.
For more than 40 years, Russell Reynolds Associates has helped companies identify, assess and recruit leaders for their organizations and boards of directors. The goal of Leadership in the Field is to extend the expertise developed through this vast recruiting experience to help leaders share and discuss their views on effective leadership. Each video consists of a brief in-person interview with a chief executive, chairman of a corporate board or prominent thought leader on leadership and board governance issues. To view the Heineken video and others, including interviews with McDonald's Chairman Andy McKenna and BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten, visit www.russellreynolds.com and www.rocrockett.com.
About Russell Reynolds Associates
In today's global business environment, success is driven by the talent, vision and leadership capabilities of senior executives. Russell Reynolds Associates is a leading global executive search and assessment firm with more than 300 consultants based in 40 offices worldwide. Our consultants work closely with public and private organizations to assess and recruit senior executives and board members to drive long-term growth and success. Our in-depth knowledge of major industries and our clients' specific business challenges, combined with our understanding of who and what make an effective leader, ensures that our clients secure the best leadership teams for the ongoing success of their businesses. www.russellreynolds.com. Twitter: @RRAonLeadership.
About Roger Crockett
Roger Crockett is president of R. O. Crockett Leadership, which provides thought leadership consulting services to organizations aiming to produce high-level content on business, leadership and diversity issues. He is the former Chicago Deputy Bureau Chief for BusinessWeek magazine and a contributor to Harvard Business Review online. Mr. Crockett's perspectives on business, leadership and diversity are trusted by many of the world's top executives and entrepreneurs. To follow his insights visit www.rocrockett.com. Twitter @rocrockett.
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