Pernod Ricard makes changes in light of Breton retirement

Shaun Weston12 Jun 2012

Lionel Breton, chairman & CEO of Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët, has expressed to Pernod Ricard general management his wish to retire as from 1 October 2012.

As a result, Philippe Guettat, currently chairman & CEO of The Absolut Company, is appointed chairman & CEO of Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët effective 1 October 2012.

Paul Duffy, currently president & CEO of Pernod Ricard USA, is appointed chairman & CEO of The Absolut Company effective 1 September 2012.

Bryan Fry, currently president & CEO of Pernod Ricard Brasil, is appointed president & CEO of Pernod Ricard USA effective 1 September 2012, replacing Paul Duffy.

Thibault Cuny, currently chief financial officer of Pernod Ricard USA, is appointed president & CEO of Pernod Ricard Brasil effective 1 September 2012, replacing Bryan Fry.

John Nicodemo, currently chief operating officer of Pernod Ricard Korea, is appointed chief financial officer of Pernod Ricard USA effective 1 September 2012, replacing Thibault Cuny.

Source: Pernod Ricard

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