Hélène de TISSOT

About Hélène de TISSOT

Hélène de Tissot holds a prominent position in the governance of major listed French companies, combining a senior executive role at Pernod Ricard with board responsibilities at Compagnie de Saint-Gobain. At Pernod Ricard, she serves as EVP Finance & IT and is a member of the Executive Committee. In this capacity, she oversees finance and information technology and, depending on the group’s organizational structure, broader operational responsibilities tied to performance management and transformation. Her role places her at the center of capital allocation, financial discipline, risk oversight, and the execution of the group’s global strategy. She graduated from ESSEC, holds a postgraduate degree in business law from Université Panthéon-Assas, and qualified for the Paris Bar. She began her career in 1994 as an international tax lawyer at Arthur Andersen, where she developed a strong technical foundation in international taxation, structuring, and cross-border transactions. She joined Pernod Ricard in 2002 as Group Tax Director, playing a role in transformational deals that supported the company’s international expansion. In 2010, she became Chief Financial Officer of Pernod Ricard Asia in Hong Kong, gaining substantial experience across major regional markets and complex multicultural environments. In 2016, she was appointed Head of Strategy and M&A, and in 2018 she took on the broader role of Finance, IT and Operations Director, later becoming EVP Finance & IT. Her career is characterized by a consistent blend of financial expertise, strategic planning, and international growth experience. At Pernod Ricard, she has contributed to the company’s ability to manage major acquisitions, support integration, and maintain financial performance in a highly globalized business. At Saint-Gobain, her presence on the board brings deep knowledge of finance, strategy, digital transformation, and risk management, which strengthens board deliberations on audit and long-term value creation. Overall, she represents a seasoned executive with strong international exposure, recognized for rigor, strategic insight, and the ability to support listed groups operating in complex, competitive markets.