Pernod Ricard changes exec line-up

30 June, 2009

Pernod Ricard has announced seven new appointments, effective from July 1 2009.

Following Gilles Bogaert’s switch to managing director finance of Pernod Ricard, Bryan Fry, currently marketing vice president of Pernod Ricard Asia, will succeed him in the position of managing director of Pernod Ricard Brasil. He will report to Philippe Dréano, chairman and chief executive officer of Pernod Ricard Americas.

Following the appointment of César Giron as chairman and CEO of

Pernod, Victor Jerez, who is currently CEO of Pernod Ricard Brasil, will now become managing director of Wyborowa and will report to Laurent Lacassagne, chairman and chief executive officer of Pernod Ricard Europe.

Sergio Marly, currently commercial director of Pernod Ricard España, has been appointed managing director of Pernod Ricard Argentina. He will report to Eduardo Otero, in charge of the Pernod Ricard Southern Cone and Andes Cluster.

Jean-Marc Bryskère, currently managing director of Pernod Ricard Nederland, is to be the new managing director of the Pernod Ricard Benelux Cluster.

Béatrice Morane, currently marketing & business development director of Pernod Ricard Europe has been appointed managing director of Pernod Ricard Belgium. Her successor will be announced later on. She will report to Jean-Marc Bryskère.

Erik Zaal, currently sales director of Pernod Ricard Nederland, is to become managing director of Pernod Ricard Nederland. He will report to Jean-Marc Bryskère.

Christian Barré, currently managing director of Pernod Ricard Swiss, has been appointed managing director of Domecq Bodegas, Spanish affiliate of quality wines. Christian will report to Laurent Lacassagne. His replacement will be communicated at a later stage.