DB Breweries has appointed Rolando Saenz as its new Finance Director, reporting to Managing Director Peter Hart.
Rolando Saenz joins DB from HEINEKEN’s Asia Pacific head office in Singapore, where he was Regional Financial Controller. In this position, he played a key role in shaping regional performance management, strengthening planning and risk frameworks, and supporting the delivery of strategic priorities across the region. With New Zealand as part of his remit there, he arrives well versed in both the DB and Star Hospitality Group businesses, which he will continue to oversee.
Since joining HEINEKEN in 2012, Saenz has built a broad international career spanning Latin America, Europe and Asia‑Pacific, bringing a strong global perspective and a proven ability to support high‑quality decision‑making in complex organisations.
He began his career with HEINEKEN in Mexico, where he held several finance leadership roles, developing deep experience in business partnering and end‑to‑end performance management within one of the company’s fastest‑growing operating companies.
Managing Director Peter Hart said DB was fortunate to have secured a finance leader of Saenz’s calibre.
“Rolando’s experience in our Mexican operating company, combined with his regional and global roles, has earned him a strong reputation across HEINEKEN. His ability to translate strategy into clear priorities and measurable outcomes will be critical as we position DB for long‑term success.”
Commenting on his appointment, Saenz said he was looking forward to joining the business and relocating to New Zealand.
“I’m excited to be joining DB Breweries at such a pivotal moment, and to be starting the next chapter of my HEINEKEN career in New Zealand. My focus is on bringing clarity and momentum to how we allocate resources, so we make every move count and invest behind the priorities that create sustainable value.”
Saenz commenced in the role on 1 March.
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