(Oct. 3, 2009) -- Heineken USA's Western Regional Headquarters is now in Long Beach at the airport-area Kilroy Center.
The company consolidated offices formerly in El Segundo and Irvine, bringing forty jobs to LB in sales, marketing, logistics and finance.
Local officials welcomed Heineken to Long Beach at an October 2 reception hosted by the company in its new offices. Among those present: Congresswoman Laura Richardson (D, Carson-LB)...
...5th dist. Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske...
...Carmen Viramontes representing Mayor Bob Foster's office and Marlene Carney from the CA Chamber of Commerce.
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Allan O'Neil, VP of Heineken's Western Region Business Unit, thanked local officials for their welcoming words.
The company said in a release that its new Long Beach location "places Heineken USA closer to key partners, distributors, suppliers and retailers allowing for greater affinity and collaboration." It said LB will now also serve as a home base for the firm's "support of local charities, responsible alcohol consumption initiatives, community organizations and cultural institutions and events."
Heineken VP O'Neil reaffirmed the firm's commitment to Life Rolls On...and welcomed California Pools of Hope, two local non-profit groups that assist individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Heineken USA imports brands including Heineken Lager, Heineken Light, Amstel Light, Newcastle Brown Ale, Buckler non-alcoholic brew...and is also the exclusive USA importer for the Tecate, Tecate Light, Dos Equis, Sol, Carta Blance and Bohemia Brands from Mexico's FEMSA Cerveza.
