The current executive VP of global brands at Pernod Ricard, Philippe Guettat, is preparing to retire, Global Drinks Intel has learned, after almost 34 years with the group.The French national, who joined the brand owner in 1991, will step down at the end of next month. His present responsibilities, which were handed to him in 2023, will pass to the CEO of the Chivas Brothers scotch whisky division, Jean-Etienne Gourgues.A company spokesperson confirmed the transition when contacted by Global Drinks Intel today.Guettat (below), spent a large part of his career in Asia, holding positions such as
Global brands exec VP retirement prompts senior role consolidation at Pernod Ricard
Philippe Guettat, 62, will stand down at the end of July.

Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.



