Jorn Kersten

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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Experience20+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

+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

Professional employment history
  • Aug 2024–Present· 2 yrs 1 mo
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      Aug 2024–Present
  • Jul 2007–Sep 2024· 17 yrs 2 mos
    • Director, Finance
      Aug 2022–Sep 2024
    • Finance Director HEINEKEN Ethiopia
      Aug 2022–Sep 2024
    • VP, Regional Business Control Heineken Americas
      2020–Jul 2022
    • Finance Manager - Export Africa & Middle East at HEINEKEN
      Jun 2017–Dec 2019
    • Manager Business Control Horeca Sales
      Mar 2014–Aug 2014
    • Project Manager, Information Technology
      Apr 2011–Apr 2012
    • Business Analyst
      Jun 2010–Feb 2014
    • Controller, Business Operations
      Jul 2007–May 2010
  • 2006–2007· 1 yr
    • Auditor (intern)
      2006–2007

Education

MSc

Economics/Management Control

University of Amsterdam

Executive Master Controlling / RC

Nyenrode Business University

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