1st December, 2014 by Neal Baker

Simon van Moppes, currently commercial director for spirits at Pernod Ricard UK, has been appointed to the role of group on-trade director at Pernod Ricard, effective 1st January 2015. Simon will report to Thibaut De Poutier, executive vice president, commercial development of Pernod Ricard.

With this promotion leaving a vacancy on the UK spirits front, Chris Ellis, currently commercial director fro wines at Pernod Ricard UK, will be appointed to the position of commercial director, with responsibility for both wines and spirits. This will be effective from 1st January 2015. Chris will continue to report to Denis O’Flynn, MD for Pernod Ricard UK.

“Simon’s appointment as group on-trade director is well-deserved following eight years in the UK business in a variety of on and off-trade Commercial roles” said O’Flynn.

“Chris’s expanded role reflects his contribution to the commercial team in wines and spirits over the past 10 years. I wish them every success in their new positions,” he said.

The shake up comes at a time of steady global improvement for the drinks producer, which lists big brands Absolut vodka, Jameson whiskey and Jacob’s Creek wine in its portfolio. 

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