An August announcement from Moët Hennessy named North America President and CEO Jim Clerkin to a new role, President of Moët Hennessy Strategic Development and Advisor to Paris-based Global CEO Philippe Schaus, effective January 1, 2020. As a result of that executive appointment, Seth Kaufman will serve as CEO of the North America division, also effective January 1. Kaufman joins Moët Hennessy from PepsiCo, where his 19-year tenure served across a range of marketing, sales and management positions.