Ex-Pernod Africa exec takes Rémy emerging-markets role

Dean Best

Thu, July 30, 2026 astatine 8:52 AM CDT 1 min read

Rémy Cointreau has hired a erstwhile Pernod Ricard enforcement for the relation of emerging markets managing director.

Grégory Leymarie spent much than a decennary moving for Pernod Ricard successful Africa and was CEO of the Beefeater gin owner's concern successful the portion for astir 4 years to September 2024.

A bid to "scale up" successful emerging markets is 1 of "three ample battles to win" that Rémy Cointreau has identified to thrust income and earnings.

"Emerging markets connection a fantastic maturation potential, and it is simply a strategical country of absorption for the group," main markets serviceman Ian McLernon said. "Grégory's beardown

credentials and acquisition volition undoubtedly heighten our quality to physique our brands for the longer word and turn faster crossed these countries."

After leaving Pernod Ricard, Leymarie became MD of French vino concern Groupe Thunevin.

Leymarie said: "I americium arrogant to articulation the Rémy Cointreau radical and I americium looking guardant to pb and present an impactful emerging markets concern strategy with the teams, successful bid to scope our target."

Rémy Cointreau's efforts successful emerging markets look centred connected Cognac – a caller presumption highlighted Rémy Martin – but it's important to remember, however, however fledgling the company's concern is successful emerging markets.

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