Pernod Ricard hires Caroline Connan as CDO and Mauve Croizat as Executive VP, Finance & Technology
Pernod Ricard has announced the appointments of Caroline Connan as Chief Data Officer and Mauve Croizat as Executive Vice President, Finance & Tech.
Connan, who previously worked at FORVIA as Group Chief Data Officer & Digital Transformation, said: “I'm excited to contribute to the group’s data and AI journey, helping build strong data foundations and turning data into business value at scale. A heartfelt thank you to the teams who have already given me such a warm welcome. I look forward to learning, collaborating, and building the future together.”
Croizat, meanwhile, succeeds Hélène de Tissot, who has decided to pursue a new professional opportunity, following a 23-year career with Pernod Ricard. During her near 20-year career with Pernod Ricard, Croizat has held senior leadership positions across Finance (Treasury, FP&A), Business Development, General Management in France, the United States and Sweden. Most recently, she has led the deployment of the group's global transformation programme, following successive leadership positions including Vice President Finance & Administration at The Absolut Company and Chief Executive Officer of Pernod Ricard Sweden and Northern Europe.
Alexandre Ricard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: “I am delighted to appoint Mauve as Executive Vice President, Finance & Tech. Her career path within Pernod Ricard is a testament to the breadth of talent we have across the group. Mauve is a proven strategic and operational leader with a track record of building highly successful teams. I would also like to warmly thank Hélène for her outstanding contribution to Pernod Ricard over the past 23 years and wish her every success in her new role.”
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Transformation programmes will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.
Check out our 2025 winners here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
