Monday, July 10, 2006

ALAIN BARBET MOVES TO CEO

Pernod Ricard USA has named Alain Barbet – former president and COO - president and CEO effective July 1. He will continue to report to Michel Bord, chairman and CEO of Pernod Americas.

According to the press release, Michel assumed “expanded responsibilities for the Americas Region and decided to relocate to the Montreal headquarters of Pernod Ricard Americas.” However, he is still in charge of Pernod Ricard USA, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, as well as the Malibu-Kahlua International Co.

Alain will relocate this summer to the expanded office space in Purchase, NY.