Jorn Kersten
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Board Member at United Breweries Ltd. part of the HEINEKEN company
United Breweries Ltd.•Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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+15 Years of experience in finance positions with a strong track record covering areas in business control, strategic analysis and project management. Wide range of markets and topics covered including M&A, tax, treasury, revenue management and accounting. Strong business partner with extensive experience in result analysis, budgeting and cash flow planning. Managing teams and new business in an international setting, working across all continents.Budget, Planning & Control - Strong interpersonal & communication skills - Quick learner - Team player – Pragmatic – Translating Strategy into PerformanceCurrent• CFO, United Breweries Limited, Bengaluru IndiaPast• Finance Director, HEINEKEN Ethiopia• VP, Regional Business Control Heineken Americas• Finance Manager for Export to Africa, Middle East & Eastern Europe at HEINEKEN NV• Business Control AMEE at HEINEKEN NV • Manager Business Control at Heineken NL• Project Streamlead Reporting (SAP) at Heineken NL• Sr. Commercial Business Analyst at Heineken NL • Business Controller Horeca at Heineken NL
Career Timeline
- United Breweries Ltd.CurrentAug 2024–Present· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrentAug 2024–Present
- Jul 2007–Sep 2024· 17 yrs 2 mos
- Director, FinanceAug 2022–Sep 2024
- Finance Director HEINEKEN EthiopiaAug 2022–Sep 2024
- VP, Regional Business Control Heineken Americas2020–Jul 2022
- Finance Manager - Export Africa & Middle East at HEINEKENJun 2017–Dec 2019
- Manager Business Control Horeca SalesMar 2014–Aug 2014
- Project Manager, Information TechnologyApr 2011–Apr 2012
- Business AnalystJun 2010–Feb 2014
- Controller, Business OperationsJul 2007–May 2010
- 2006–2007· 1 yr
- Auditor (intern)2006–2007
Education
MSc
Economics/Management Control
University of Amsterdam