Richard Koen

Richard Koen is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in business finance, particularly within the beverage industry. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Business Finance for Neste Renewables Production since September 2021, Richard oversees Finance Business Partner teams globally across multiple production sites. Previous roles include Senior Finance Manager at The HEINEKEN Company, managing financial control and tax, and implementing a significant operational split, as well as positions at Nigerian Breweries Plc and Heineken Belarus, where Richard demonstrated expertise in building shared service centers and leading comprehensive finance departments. Richard's career also includes a substantial tenure at Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers, focusing on audit coordination for various clients. Richard holds advanced degrees in management and accountancy from respected institutions including INSEAD and Nyenrode Business University.