Alexandre Ricard

About Alexandre Ricard

Alexandre Ricard is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pernod Ricard, one of the world’s leading spirits and wine groups, a role he has held since 11 February 2015. He is also closely linked to the company’s legacy as the grandson of Paul Ricard, the founder of Société Ricard. However, his profile is not defined by heritage alone: it reflects a steady rise through operational, financial and executive roles across the group and in international markets. Ricard holds degrees from ESCP, the Wharton School of Business (MBA in finance and entrepreneurship), and the University of Pennsylvania (MA in International Studies). Before joining Pernod Ricard, he spent seven years outside the group, including roles at Accenture in management consulting and Morgan Stanley in mergers and acquisitions advisory. He joined Pernod Ricard in 2003 in the Audit and Development Department at headquarters. By the end of 2004, he had become Chief Financial and Administration Officer of Irish Distillers Group. In 2006, he was appointed CEO of Pernod Ricard Asia Duty Free, gaining significant exposure to one of the industry’s most dynamic regions. In 2008, he became Chairman and CEO of Irish Distillers Group and joined Pernod Ricard’s Executive Committee. In 2011, he moved to group general management as Managing Director, Distribution Network. In 2012, he was appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, before being promoted to Chairman and CEO in 2015. His career path shows strong expertise in finance, strategy, distribution, and international operations. At the helm of Pernod Ricard, Ricard has overseen the group’s strategic transformation, with emphasis on brand-led growth, commercial execution, portfolio optimization, and a more structured global organization. He is known for combining financial discipline with a long-term view of governance and value creation, while steering the company’s expansion through a globally diversified operating model.