The Rémy Cointreau Group has announced several changes to its Executive Committee, effective 1 June 2018.
Americas CEO Philippe Farnier has been appointed House of Rémy Martin CEO. He replaces Eric Vallat, the current CEO of the House of Rémy Martin and President of Mount Gay Rum, who has decided to move to another industry.
Global Travel Retail CEO Ian McLernon will assume the role of Americas CEO. David Ennes will take over McLernon’s position in addition to his current responsibilities as Asia CEO.
Jean-Denis Voin, CEO of the Liqueurs and Spirits division, will add Mount Gay to his portfolio.
Rémy Cointreau Group CEO Valérie Chapoulaud-Floquet said: “On behalf of the group, I would like to offer Eric my personal thanks for his continuous and inspired engagement since January 2014.
“Within a challenging market environment, he successfully revamped the strategy of the House of Rémy Martin, accelerating its move upmarket, and building the foundations for a prosperous earnings outlook. I wish him every success in his future career, and I wish all the best to the members of the Executive Committee in their new roles.”
