Paris | July 27, 2026
Global spirits major Pernod Ricard has appointed Caroline Connan as its new Chief Data Officer (CDO) to lead the group’s enterprise-wide data and artificial intelligence initiatives.
Connan announced her appointment via a corporate update, emphasizing her focus on scaling data foundations and driving commercial value through AI integration across the organization.
Executive Leadership Summary
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Executive: Caroline Connan
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New Role: Chief Data Officer (CDO)
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Company: Pernod Ricard
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Previous Stint: Group Chief Data Officer & Digital Transformation at Forvia (nearly 6 years)
Strategic Focus
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Data & AI Scale: Responsible for strengthening Pernod Ricard’s global data infrastructure and converting raw data assets into scalable business growth.
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Digital Transformation: Brings over six years of automotive and industrial digital transformation experience from her former leadership role at Forvia.
