Paris, France, September 2025 — Rémy Cointreau has announced the appointment of Clarisse Petit as its new Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She succeeds Marc-Henri Bernard, who will soon retire after a decade of distinguished service with the Group.
Confirming the transition, Franck Marilly, Chief Executive Officer of Rémy Cointreau, stated:
“I would like to express, on behalf of the Group, our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Marc-Henri Bernard, who will soon be retiring. His invaluable contributions and dedication over the past decade have had a profound impact on our corporate culture.”
He added:“I am delighted to announce the arrival of Clarisse Petit as Group Chief Human Resources Officer. Clarisse brings a solid experience of more than 20 years in various international companies and industries. I am confident that her leadership will further strengthen our commitment to our people around the world.”
Clarisse Petit brings over two decades of global HR leadership experience. She spent more than 15 years at CANAL+ Group, most recently as Directrice des Ressources Humaines – CANAL+ International, where she led strategic people initiatives across international markets from 2016 to 2025.
Earlier, she held several key HR roles at CANAL+, including Directrice des Ressources Humaines Afrique/Outremer/Paris, Directrice de Projets RH, and Responsable RH – Services Clients, with a strong focus on international mobility, organizational transformation, and talent development.
Prior to her tenure at CANAL+, she served as DRH – Eveil et Jeux at Oxybul éveil et jeux for nearly three years, and previously held HR leadership roles at ETAM Prêt à porter and Galeries Lafayette, where she developed deep expertise in recruitment, employee relations, and people policy formulation.
Her appointment underscores Rémy Cointreau’s continued commitment to building a values-driven, global people strategy aligned with the Group’s ambition of becoming the world leader in exceptional spirits.
About Rémy Cointreau
Rémy Cointreau is a family-owned Group with roots dating back to 1724, shaped by the merger of the Hériard Dubreuil and Cointreau families’ holdings in 1990. With a workforce of over 1,850 employees across the globe, the Group embodies the values of terroir, people, and time.
Its prestigious portfolio includes LOUIS XIII and Rémy Martin under the House of Rémy Martin; Mount Gay, St-Rémy, Cointreau, Metaxa, The Botanist, Champagne Telmont, and Belle de Brillet in the Liqueurs & Spirits division; and Bruichladdich, Westland, and Hautes Glaces in its Whisky division. United by a culture of creativity and excellence, each brand exemplifies the Group’s vision to become the global leader in exceptional spirits.
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