Pernod Ricard Appoints New Head For UK Business
Denis O’Flynn has been appointed as managing director of Pernod Ricard, UK. He joined Pernod Ricard subsidiary Irish Distillers in 1998 as human resources director having held various positions in the drinks industry inIrelandsince 1984. He was appointed commercial directorIrelandin March, 2010 and has held the position of managing director, Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard since July 2011.
Denis O’Flynn will report to Laurent Lacassagne, chairman and chief executive of Pernod Ricard Europe, and will be a member of the Pernod Ricard Europe Regional Executive Committee.
Denis O’Flynn holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Microbiology) from University College Dublin.
Pernod Ricard is the world’s co-leader in wines and spirits with consolidated sales of € 7.64 billion in 2010/11. Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of nearly 18,000 people.