Rémy Cointreau appoints Pernod Ricard veteran as UK managing director – Drinks Worldwide

James joins the agency from Pernod Ricard the place he has held a wide range of roles over the previous 20 years, most not too long ago as international industrial director for Pernod Ricard’s gin portfolio.

He additionally occupied numerous gross sales and model growth roles throughout the group’s wine and champagne portfolios.

“We’re delighted to welcome Lee to the Rémy Cointreau Group, and are assured that his vital expertise within the sector globally and within the UK and people-centric management fashion will assist construct our enterprise to the following stage,” mentioned Ian McLernon, chief government for EMEA, Asia Pacific and GTR at Rémy Cointreau.

“The UK is the quantity three premium spirits market worldwide and with our portfolio of remarkable spirits we consider we’re effectively positioned to proceed to develop forward of the market and generate worth for our retail and distribution companions.”