Guinness Anchor Berhad announced the appointment of Hans Essaadi as Managing Director (MD) Designate. It is planned that Hans will succeed Charles Ireland, GAB's current MD, on March 1, 2013. Hans has been with Heineken Group for over 20 years and served in various capacities across several different business units and regions.

His two most recent roles were General Manager of Brau Union International, Heineken Region Central and East Europe (C&EE) and General Manager of Sirocco, Heineken Region Africa & Middle East; a role he held until end of December 2012.