AB InBev (JSE: ANH) has named independent director Dirk Van de Put as its next chairman, effective 16 June 2026, when long‑serving chair Martin J. Barrington retires at the 2026 annual meeting.
Van de Put, who joined AB InBev’s board in 2023 and leads Mondelez International, brings deep global consumer‑goods experience. The two‑year lead time points to an orderly handover rather than immediate strategic shifts.
For South African investors, AB InBev is a major JSE constituent, and board leadership can influence capital allocation, M&A appetite and governance over the medium term.
For details, see the full announcement.