Corby Spirit appoints Tresarrieu as president, CEO

Executive Summary

• Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd. announced that Florence Tresarrieu will succeed Nicolas Krantz as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026.
• Ms. Tresarrieu brings over two decades of global leadership experience, including her current role as Global Senior Vice-President of Investor Relations, Treasury and Cash Performance at Pernod Ricard S.A., and prior experience at JP Morgan and Barclays.
• The Board of Directors also appointed Ms. Tresarrieu as a director and announced the resignation of Claude Boulay from the board, effective December 31, 2025.

Key Details

• CEO Appointment: Florence Tresarrieu appointed as President and CEO effective January 1, 2026.
• Predecessor: Nicolas Krantz is stepping down as CEO but will remain on the board as a non-executive director and assist with the transition.
• New Director: Florence Tresarrieu appointed to the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2026.
• Resigning Director: Claude Boulay resigns from the Board of Directors effective December 31, 2025; he will continue as a Pernod Ricard consultant.
• Ms. Tresarrieu’s Background:
  • Current Role: Global Senior Vice-President of Investor Relations, Treasury and Cash Performance at Pernod Ricard S.A.
  • Previous Experience: 18 years at investment banks JP Morgan and Barclays, serving as Managing Director.
  • Expertise: Financial strategy, shareholder engagement, spirits industry knowledge, and international markets (UK, Asia, France).
• Mr. Krantz’s Tenure:
  • Guided the company through the pandemic.
  • Strengthened portfolio strategy.
  • Accelerated growth in the ready-to-drink segment via strategic acquisitions.
  • Enhanced brand portfolio and market share.
• Board Statement: Chairman Lucio Di Clemente praised Mr. Krantz’s five-year tenure and Mr. Boulay’s 17 years of service.

Notable Quotes

• Lucio Di Clemente, Chairman: "We're excited to welcome Florence to Corby as our new chief executive officer. With significant global financial and leadership experience, she will guide Corby into its next chapter, build on our strong foundation, and drive continued momentum, growth and innovation."
• Lucio Di Clemente, Chairman: "On behalf of the board of directors, I want to express our deepest gratitude to Nicolas for his leadership, unwavering commitment and transformative vision during his time at Corby... I'd also like to thank Claude for his 17 years of service on our Board."