Brewing the world’s most beloved beers begins with great people. Our culture is built on 10 Principles that empower our colleagues to dream big, lead change and continue to build AB InBev’s legacy.
There’s no better example of this than Christine Delhaye. For 40 years Christine was an invaluable member of our Treasury team, playing a key role in structuring and securing funding for the historic transactions that made AB InBev what it is today.
Today, upon her retirement, we celebrate Christine’s extraordinary career and impact.
“In the 15 years I’ve known her, Christine always delivered accurate and very detailed results. If she validated something, we knew it was correct,” said Fernando Tennenbaum, Chief Financial Officer, AB InBev. “She was a pleasure to work with and leaves behind a strong legacy of excellence and living our principles.”
(from left) CFO Fernando Tenenbaum and CEO Michel Doukeris celebrate Christine Delhaye's 40 years with AB InBev. .
Christine first walked through the doors of Piedbouef brewery in Jupile, Belgium on January 28, 1985. She had grown up nearby in Liege and studied economics within view of the Piedboeuf grain elevator. After graduation, she sent a letter of interest to the brewery and with an introduction from a neighbor, landed her first job in the two-person Treasury department.
A few years later, the brewery would combine with Stella Artois in Leuven to form Interbrew group. Later it would become InBev and in 2008 the business joined with Anheuser-Busch to become AB InBev. There to help guide every transaction was Christine.
As the business grew, Christine relocated to Leuven and took on new positions in Treasury, most recently helping our operations around the world manage revolving credit, bonds and loans. In every role, she lived our culture and looked after her colleagues, taking care when sharing her expertise and inspiring others with her keen sense of curiosity and desire to learn.
“Christine consistently delivered superior results, took accountability and led by example, but it’s her kindness that we will remember most,” said Noah Fasse, Director of Treasury, AB InBev. “We’re grateful to have had her with us all this time.”
