Pernod Ricard Announces Personnel Moves at CEO Level

Christian will report to Alexandre Ricard, Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Group Chief Operating Officer, and will be based in Paris.

01 Mar 2013 --- Pernod Ricard is pleased to announce the following move, effective as from 1st of July 2013:

Laurent Lacassagne, currently Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Pernod Ricard Europe, is appointed Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Chivas Brothers Ltd. Laurent will report to Thierry Billot, Managing Director – Brands, and will be based in London.

Christian Porta, currently Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Chivas Brothers Ltd is appointed Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Pernod Ricard Europe. Christian will report to Alexandre Ricard, Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Group Chief Operating Officer, and will be based in Paris.