1984, Master's in Economics, Facultés Universitaires Notre Dame de la Paix, Belgium. With Heineken: 1987, Sales and Marketing Manager; 1993, General Manager, Heineken Bralima; 1996, President and General Manager, Zywiec; 1999, Vice-President and General Manager, Grupa Zywiec; 2000, General Manager, Heineken Italy; 2001, Member of the Executive Board; since 2005, Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer.