TORONTO, March 8, 2017 /CNW/ - Corby Spirit and Wine
Limited's ("Corby" or the "company") (TSX: CSW.A, CSW.B) Board
of Directors announced today that, effective March 8, 2017, Thierry
Pourchet has resigned from his position as a director of
Corby and that Kate Thompson has
been appointed as his successor, acting as one of Pernod Ricard's
director nominees.
"Thierry has been a significant contributor to Corby's
successes. His insight has been key in helping to guide the company
over the past eight years, both as a member of the Corby Board and
as a past CFO of the company," said George
McCarthy, Chair of the Board of Directors. "I
congratulate him on a commendable career spanning 24 years with the
Pernod Ricard Group and wish him all the best in his future
endeavours."
With 19 years at the Pernod Ricard Group, Kate Thompson brings extensive experience to the
Corby Board of Directors, having served in various executive
capacities in legal, public affairs and communications. She is
currently Legal Director for Pernod Ricard EMEA and LATAM.
Prior to that, she was the Legal, Corporate Affairs and
Communications Director at Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd. Ms.
Thompson graduated from the University of Adelaide, with a Bachelor in Law (Honours) and
a Bachelor in Commerce.
"Kate brings extensive industry experience and international
insight to Corby and I look forward to working with her, as we
continue Corby's goal to lead growth within the Canadian spirit and
wine industry," said Mr. McCarthy.
As part of the change, Paul Duffy
will replace Mr. Pourchet on the company's Audit Committee, while
Ms. Thompson will replace Claude
Boulay on the company's Corporate Governance &
Nominating Committee, who remains on the Retirement Committee.
About Corby Spirit and Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian marketer and
distributor of spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of
owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in
Canada, including Wiser's®, Lot
40®, Pike Creek®, and Gooderham & Worts® Canadian whiskies as
well as Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka and McGuinness® liqueurs.
Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., a global leader in
the spirits and wine industry, Corby also represents leading
international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal®, The
Glenlivet® and Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish
whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm®
champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo
Viejo®, Graffigna® and Kenwood® wines. In 2016, Corby was named one
of the 50 Best Workplaces in Canada by The Great Place to Work® Institute
Canada for the fifth consecutive year, and was also listed among
Greater Toronto's Top 100
Employers. Corby is a publicly traded company based in Toronto, Ontario, and listed on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the trading symbols CSW.A and CSW.B. For
further information, please visit our website or follow us on
LinkedIn.
SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Limited