Pernod Ricard has confirmed the commencement of an "internal project" that Global Drinks Intel understands centres around bringing back-office operations together into two silos.Citing an internal presentation, Reuters reported late yesterday that the move will "include bundling administrative tasks rather than having brands operate individually". The article also cites unnamed sources claiming the redraw will result in "departures".Speaking to Global Drinks Intel today, a company spokesperson provided a statement explaining Pernod Ricard's "work on an ongoing basis to adapt our organisation
Pernod Ricard prepares for group restructure
The redraw is expected to consolidate existing back-office operations into two divisions.

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.



