
Pernod Ricard USA has named Julien Hémard to the newly-created role of Chief Commercial Officer, Spirits for Pernod Ricard USA, effective July 1. Hémard currently holds the position of Managing Director of Pernod Ricard Pacific. “With over 15 years of experience within the Pernod Ricard Group, I am confident that Julien will lead the Spirits Commercial organization on the road to growth for Pernod Ricard in the U.S. market,” said Bryan Fry, President and CEO of Pernod Ricard USA. Hémard has held various management roles within Pernod Ricard China, Pernod Ricard Philippines and Pernod Ricard Pacific.