SCHAUS TAKES OVER NAVARRE FOR CEO OF LVMH'S MOET-HENNESSY DIVISION

LVMH's Moet-Hennessy Unit, and logo

Moët Hennessy’s Christophe Navarre is stepping down from his role as CEO, departing the drinks company to focus full-time on his investment fund Neptune International. Navarre joined LVMH in 1997 as president and CEO of JAS Hennessy & Co., and has served as CEO of LVMH’s Moët Hennessy division.

This division is composed of a portfolio which includes Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Ruinart, Krug and Veuve Clicquot Champagne brands, but also spirits with Hennessy Cognac,  Glenmorangie Scotch whiskies, Ardbeg Scotch whiskies and Belvedere Vodka, and other wines such as Cheval des Andes, Newton Vineyard, Numanthia and Terrazas de los Andes.

Hennessy, in particular, has enjoyed an impressive rise during Navarre’s management, with the brand surging 22% to 3.7 million cases in the U.S. last year, accounting for roughly two-thirds of the overall Cognac market.

Philippe Schaus, who currently manages LVMH’s luxury travel retail division DFS Group, has been named as Navarre’s successor. A 14-year LVMH veteran, Schaus previously served as executive vice president of Louis Vuitton between 2009 and 2011, and was named chairman and chief executive officer of DFS in 2012.

Living the Life of a Jet Lagger: Some Advises from Patrick Piana - CEO of Rémy Martin

Patrick Piana is the CEO of Rémy Martin. In a recent article from CNN Money online he gives us his perspective on how to survive the jet-lags from 140 days of international traveling between mostly Asia - USA - and Europe. Married with three children he seems to have found a successful balance with the demanding pressure of his responsibilities. In this article, he gives 3 recommendations. (1) bring a pair of comfortable shoes to allow for some exercise to distress, (2) sleep as much as possible in the planes bring hear plugs, and (3) stay in the CBDs of cities where you go with hotels that you know - hence no surprises and a central place to meet with everyone. At 42 years old Patrick Piana has had already a successful career in the management of luxury brands with LVMH, Pernod, and Philip Morris. There is no doubt that his experience and vigorous energy will serve the increasing needs of Rémy's developing markets.

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