Alexandre Ricard

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Pernod Ricard Sa

Search every verified Alexandre Ricard interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In February 2020, Alexandre Ricard stated that Pernod Ricard assumed a gradual recovery in China would begin in March, with a return to a "somewhat normal situation" by June, excluding Hubei province. He noted that China is the company's second-largest market and that the main beverage lines affected were Martell cognac and Chivas scotch whiskey. Ricard emphasized that the assumptions were not market predictions but were provided for transparency. He also said the company was following local health and safety guidelines and remained focused on delivering its three-year strategic plan, "Transform and Accelerate," which he described as delivering on expectations with diversified growth across regions and brands. Ricard indicated that Pernod Ricard would continue to pursue bolt-on acquisitions and partnerships, as it had done with brands like Malfi gin and Jefferson's bourbon, while also disposing of assets that no longer fit its strategy.