Pernod Ricard has announced objectives and executive appointments, which are effective July 1, 2016. Paul Duffy has been appointed to Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America and CEO of Pernod Ricard USA. Bryan Fry has been appointed to Managing Director, Pernod Ricard Pacific. Anna Malmhake is now the Chairman and CEO of The Absolut Company; Jean-Christophe Coutures is Chairman and CEO of Irish Distillers; Bruno Rain is appointed to Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard Winemakers; Cédric Ramat will serve as the Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility Director and will serve on the executive committee, COMEX; Mohit Lal is appointed to Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail.