This story was originally published on CIO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CIO Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Heineken appointed Romain Apert as chief digital and technology officer and member of the executive team, the company said in a Thursday statement. Apert will succeed current Chief Digital and Technology Officer Ronald den Elzen, who is leaving the organization after 31 years, effective May 15.  A seasoned technology executive, Apert spent more than 25 years a ...

WPP (NYSE:WPP) H2 2025 Earnings call February 26, 2026 04:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsBrian Lesser - Global CEOCindy Gallop - CEOJeff Gaha - Global Head of WPP Enterprise SolutionsJoanne Wilson - CFOJohnny Hornby - CEO of WPP Specialist CommunicationsJon Cook - Global CEO, WPP CreativeTom Singlehurst - Head of Investor RelationsNone - Company RepresentativeNone - Company RepresentativeNone - Video NarratorConference Call ParticipantsAnna Patrice - Equity Research AnalystAnnick Maas - Senior Equity Research ...

WPP (NYSE:WPP) H2 2025 Earnings call February 26, 2026 04:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsBrian Lesser - Global CEOCindy Gallop - CEOJeff Gaha - Global Head of WPP Enterprise SolutionsJoanne Wilson - CFOJohnny Hornby - CEO of WPP Specialist CommunicationsJon Cook - Global CEO, WPP CreativeTom Singlehurst - Head of Investor RelationsNone - Company RepresentativeNone - Company RepresentativeNone - Video NarratorConference Call ParticipantsAnna Patrice - Equity Research AnalystAnnick Maas - Senior Equity Research ...

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Core Insights - Heineken N.V. has appointed Romain Apert as the new Chief Digital & Technology Officer, effective May 15, 2026, succeeding Ronald den Elzen who is retiring after 31 years with the company [1][6] Group 1: Leadership Transition - Romain Apert brings over two decades of experience from Mars, where he held global CIO positions and led significant digital transformation initiatives [2] - Ronald den Elzen has been instrumental in establishing digital capabilities at Heineken since March 2020, serving as the first Chief Digital & Technology Officer [5] Group 2: Strategic Focus - Romain Apert will work closely with the Executive Team to advance Heineken's EverGreen 2030 strategy, focusing on the deployment of the company's Digital Backbone and leveraging data and AI for value creation [3] - The transition aims to build on the strong foundations laid by Ronald den Elzen, enhancing Heineken's ambition to be the 'Best Connected Brewer' [5] Group 3: Company Overview - Heineken is a leading global beer company with a diverse portfolio of over 340 brands, employing more than 87,000 people across more than 70 countries [8]

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Core Viewpoint - Heineken NV has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive trend in earnings estimates which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Impact - The Zacks rating system reflects changes in earnings estimates, which are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements [4][6]. - Institutional investors utilize earnings estimates to determine the fair value of stocks, leading to price movements based on their buying or selling activities [4]. Business Outlook - The upgrade in Heineken's rating suggests an improvement in the company's underlying business, which could lead to an increase in stock price as investors respond positively [5][10]. - For the fiscal year ending December 2026, Heineken is expected to earn $3.19 per share, with a 5.5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the past three months [8]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with a strong historical performance, particularly for Zacks Rank 1 stocks which have averaged a +25% annual return since 1988 [7][9]. - Heineken's upgrade to Zacks Rank 2 places it in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, indicating a strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [10].

Core Viewpoint - Heineken N.V.'s shares are experiencing a rally after a prolonged period of underperformance, indicating potential for further upside in the stock price [1]. Group 1: Company Performance - The recent momentum in Heineken's shares is seen as encouraging, suggesting that the company may be on a path to recovery [1]. - The company has garnered support from buy-side hedge professionals who are conducting fundamental, income-oriented, long-term analysis across global developed markets [1].

Group 1 - Heineken N.V. announced a significant layoff plan, intending to cut 5,000 to 6,000 jobs globally, which represents approximately 5.6%-6.7% of its total workforce of about 89,000 employees [2] - The layoffs are part of a structural adjustment aimed at advancing the "EverGreen 2030" strategy, with a core goal of saving €400-500 million annually by 2030 [2] - Heineken has lowered its organic operating profit growth forecast for 2026 from 4%-8% to 2%-6% due to weak performance in 2025 [2] Group 2 - In 2025, Heineken reported a net revenue of €28.753 billion, a decline of 3.6%, and a net profit of €1.885 billion, marking a 92.7% increase due to prior year comparisons [3] - The company's total revenue decreased by 4.7% to €34.257 billion, while global sales volume fell by 1.2% [3] - Heineken is implementing several initiatives, including consolidating 3,000 positions into the HBS department, optimizing the supply chain, advancing brewery digital upgrades, and closing inefficient production capacity [4]