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6 days ago
- Business Wire
Pernod Ricard Board Proposed Appointments
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Press Release – Paris, 24 July 2025 Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Nominations and Governance Committee, will propose the appointment of two new independent Directors, Mr. Albert Baladi and Mr. Jean Lemierre, at the Annual General Meeting to be held on October 27th. Both directors would be appointed for a 4-year term. This proposal for appointments follows Ms. Namita Shah's decision not to have her term as Director renewed. The Board would like to thank Ms. Namita Shah for her commitment and valuable contributions to the Board, particularly regarding social and environmental responsibility topics. Albert Baladi, of Lebanese origin and residing in New York, is a recognized expert in the spirit and consumer goods industry. During his 13 years at Beam Suntory (now Suntory Global Spirits), he held the positions of President of the International Region, President of North America and then Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, Beam Suntory strengthened its international expansion and its position among the worldwide leaders in the spirits industry. Earlier in his career, Albert Baladi held various roles in Marketing and General Management at Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo and Yum! Brands, developing a strong expertise in brand strategy and international development. Jean Lemierre, a French national, has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of BNP Paribas since 2014. He has had a distinguished career both nationally and internationally, having notably served as Director General of the French Treasury, Chairman of the European Union Economic and Financial Committee, and President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Jean Lemierre is particularly recognized for his experience in financial and international matters. The appointment of Mr. Albert Baladi and Mr. Jean Lemierre reflects the Board ambition to enhance the diversity and complementary of its skills, by incorporating profiles with in-depth knowledge of our industry, particularly the North American market, as well as high-level strategic and geopolitical vision. In a constantly evolving global environment marked by complex economic, regulatory and geopolitical challenges, their expertise will be a major asset in supporting the Group's growth and adaptability. If the Annual General Meeting approves the corresponding resolutions, the Board of Directors will have 15 members, among which two members representing the employees. Of its members, 46% will be woman, 54% men, 62% will be independent and 40% non-French. About Pernod Ricard Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and wine industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive and responsible culture of authentic conviviality. Pernod Ricard's consolidated sales amounted to € 11 598 million in fiscal year FY24. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 and Eurostoxx 50 indices.
Eater
7 days ago
- Eater
A Downtown Newcomer Is the Sparkly French Soiree D.C. Needs Right Now
D.C.'s newest French-grounded destination with a c'est la vie mentality and knack for nightlife opens its swanky doors on Tuesday, July 29. Barbouzard – which means 'secret agent' in French – unites a lauded chef's longstanding recipes, bespoke music, and late-night aspirations at the prominent downtown corner of 17th and K Street NW. In short, the restaurant is 'rooted in the elegance of the Riviera' and rounded out by the rest of the vast Mediterranean coast, says co-owner Nasr El Hage. Also informing the menu: celebrated French American chef and partner Cedric Maupillier, who shuttered his award-winning Shaw staple Convivial last December. Hage, a local real estate exec with Lebanese roots, teamed up with fellow investor Nellie Elana Gebrail and Dany Abi-Najm (whose family is of Lebanese Taverna fame) on the anticipated project (1700 K Street NW). Caviar service at Barbouzard. Scott Suchman As luck would have it, El Hage and Maupillier met exactly one year prior to Barbouzard's friends-and-family preview party on Bastille Day 2025 this month. Hitting it off immediately, El Hage realized that Maupillier was the Gallic missing piece to his restaurant-in-planning. 'Nasr came to see me at Convivial while I was looking for new opportunities,' Maupillier recalls. 'I was about to go on vacation back home to France when he started talking about the Riviera, where I was born.' As El Hage described his vision, Maupillier was entranced, and signed on soon after. Barbouzard features not only fine French dining, which D.C. now has in droves, but also strives to overcome the challenges of uniting food, ambiance, and socialization all in one space. 'I wanted a place that closes late on weekends, so that the good time continues after dinner, to dress up and go out, but not quite nightlife,' says El Hage. 'You can have a great time at 8 p.m. or 12 a.m.' Barbouzard's mod design features glassy walls of wine. Scott Suchman Maupillier showcases his South of France education and upbringing across Barbouzard's plates. The menu 'draws from the Riviera but also every nice place in the Mediterranean that has sun, olive trees, thyme, rosemary, and lavender,' he added, even 'where you can hear the cicadas chirp.' The menu features grilled fish and seafood, plenty of vegetable dishes, and regional specialties, along with a short list of meats, steak-frites, and pasta. Highlights include the heady broth-based Bouillabaisse Marseillaise, a dover sole served Riviera style, a vegan Bolognese, and Maupillier's own must-have favorite: escargot. 'I tried frogs; that didn't work well – but Americans love escargot,' he says. Escargot is served in its shell at Barbouzard. Scott Suchman Drawing from other Mediterranean landscapes, the moules gratinee gets heat from 'nduja spice and Calabrian sausage from Italy; a roasted cauliflower receives a shower of Middle Eastern za'atar on a tahini sauce bath. El Nasr ensured that the menu also included some items for a touch of luxe. See: foie gras 'opera'; caviar service; and a pair of baller shellfish towers. Le Petit is $110 and Le Grand goes for $240, with oysters, littleneck clams, mussels, lobster, shrimp, Tahitian tuna, and hamachi crudo. The bar highlights French spirits, aperitifs, and house infusions, with fancy drinks like, yes, the Caviar Martini, plus a Provence Negroni for a lighter take on the classic. The bottled list includes a lengthy count of Champagnes and (400-plus) wines focused on French coastal regions that 'tell the story of the sea and French country,' says El Hage. Cocktails and wines can be ordered in the restaurant or the semi-private bubbly lounge. The opulent seafood tower at Barbouzard. Scott Suchman Mediterranean fish at Barbouzard. Scott Suchman Barbouzard completely reimagines the 6,493-square-foot space that formerly housed Kellari Taverna, D.C.'s Greek restaurant that rose to popularity in the early aughts (and closed last year). The look is meant to capture France's posh seaside spirit, with light oak, marble, hand-blown glass chandeliers, and gilded accents. The various booths, alcoves, bar spaces, and leafy veranda seats offer areas for lively postprandial conversation. The restaurant is equipped with a Funktion-One sound system, a professional-grade audio setup that's a rare get for even a hot-ticketed club. In the very center of the restaurant sits a DJ booth and stage, as Barbouzard will host entertainment throughout the week, including live piano, sax, guitar, and violin performances for 'sexy, elevated' sounds, says El Hage. DJs come in on Thursdays to Saturdays. 'We want guests to feel things,' says El Hage. The goal of the restaurant, adds Maupillier, is 'l'art de vivre [the art of living], served daily.' A stylish dining nook speaks to the Riviera's Golden Age. Scott Suchman The open space sports crimson-colored booths and plenty of marble. Scott Suchman Eater DC All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Yahoo
Tony Robbins' Top 3 Tips That Will Save Retirees From Financial Disaster
One of the most popular and well-known money gurus out there today is Tony Robbins. For decades, Robbins has been releasing books, conducting seminars and giving financial wisdom to those who are seeking answers for how to get their money on track. Read Next: Find Out: One group that might need an extra bit of help are retirees. Luckily, Robbins has a bounty of methods for making sure they do not run their finances into the ground. Here are Tony Robbins' top three tips that will save retirees from disaster. Plan For Your Retirement Now For some of us, retirement might be just around the corner. For others, it can feel like lightyears away. Don't miss out on that time, whatever it might be, to allow for your retirement savings to grow, which means starting as soon as you can. To figure out the number you'll need to retire comfortably, Robbins recommends that you take it in several steps: calculate how much money it takes to maintain your current lifestyle, multiply that total amount by 20. It's important to be conservative with your numbers instead of overly optimistic. Once that figure has been estimated, it's time to start figuring out a retirement plan. 'The number you come up with may be massive — but don't be afraid to dream big,' advised Robbins. 'With the right mindset and relentless focus, you can go beyond 'How much do I need for retirement?' and start asking 'How much do I want for retirement?'' Consider This: Build a Money Machine How much someone saves for retirement will vary, as well as how they do it. But Robbins urges everyone to start building what he calls the 'money machine.' This happens by 'harnessing the power of compounding to create an income stream for the rest of your lifetime. In other words, you must automate your savings in a tax efficient manner and utilize an investment strategy that will keep earning in any season,' according to Robbins. Robbins highlights that one way to build the money machine is through compounding interest, which only can be truly utilized to its fullest with time. You can cultivate money in savings so that interest from these investments eventually generates enough income without needing to work a job. 'When you enter the second act of your life, you will have the freedom to work only if you want to,' Robbins said. Coordinate Your Planning for Retirement and Taxes 'With traditional plans, you don't pay taxes on your contributions at the time they are made,' Robbins explained. 'Taxes are deferred until you begin withdrawing from your plan — and then you are taxed at the current tax rate for your income bracket.' The plans that Robbins recommends retirees or those who are starting to think about retirement include traditional ones such as a 401(k), an IRA, and a Roth IRA. Knowing how much of your retirement plan will be going to taxes each year will help you plan accordingly versus getting a surprise tax bill. 'Don't be blindsided by the hit taxes can take against your nest egg,' warned Robbins. 'Protect your nest egg and protect your road to retirement. Ultimately, you're protecting your financial future — and nothing is more important than that.' More From GOBankingRates 3 Luxury SUVs That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Summer 2025 6 Popular SUVs That Aren't Worth the Cost -- and 6 Affordable Alternatives 3 Reasons Retired Boomers Shouldn't Give Their Kids a Living Inheritance (And 2 Reasons They Should) This article originally appeared on Tony Robbins' Top 3 Tips That Will Save Retirees From Financial Disaster
