Groupe Bollinger’s Board of Directors has appointed Gonzague Villedey, sixth-generation member of the Bollinger family, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Villedey succeeded Gérard Bouleau in the role starting on Jan. 1 following Bouleau’s retirement. He will continue the transformation and development work initiated by Bouleau over the last four years. Founded in 1829, the Groupe Bollinger is a family-owned and independent group of premium Champagne, wine and spirits houses located across exceptional terroirs, including Chanson Père & Fils in Bourgogne, Château d’Etroyes in Côte Chalonnaise, Hubert Brochard in Sancerre and Ponzi Vineyards in Oregon.