Pierre Pringuet
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Pierre Pringuet | |
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Born | 31 January 1950 Paris, France |
Alma mater | École Polytechnique Mines ParisTech |
Occupation | Businessman |
Children | 2 daughters |
Pierre Pringuet is a French businessman. He was the chief executive officer of Pernod-Ricard from 2008 to 2015. He serves as its vice president, as well as the president of the French Association of Private Enterprises (AFEP).
Early life
[edit]Pierre Pringuet was born on 31 January 1950 in Paris.[1] He graduated from the École Polytechnique and Mines ParisTech.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Pringuet began his career as a corps des mines.[1] He was an advisor to Minister Michel Rocard from 1981 to 1985.[1][2] He joined Pernod-Ricard as development director in 1987.[1][3] He served as its chief executive officer from 2008 to 2015.[1] He now serves as its vice president.[1] In 2014, he was appointed as the chairman of the Scotch Whisky Association.[3]
Pringuet serves on the board of directors of the Avril Group.[4] He has served as the president of the French Association of Private Enterprises (AFEP) since 2012.[1][5]
Pringuet is a knight of the Legion of Honour and the National Order of Merit.[2] He is also an officer of the Order of Agricultural Merit.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Pringuet has two daughters.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i Raulin, Nathalie (March 9, 2016). "Pierre Pringuet, lobby soit qui mal y pense". Libération. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Pierre Pringuet biography". Scotch Whisky Association. December 2, 2014. Archived from the original on April 21, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ a b "Frenchman Pierre Pringuet appointed chairman of whisky body". BBC News. December 2, 2014.
- ^ "BOARD OF AVRIL GESTION". Avril Group. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ "Our Board of Directors". AFEP. Retrieved April 21, 2017.