Julien Hémard, Managing Director Pernod Ricard Northern Europe Entity, commented:
“Joelle Ferran has made a remarkable contribution to Pernod Ricard Germany and the entire Northern Europe Entity in recent years. With her clear vision for the future, she has set new standards for transformation and integration. I am very pleased that she will bring her expertise to her new role at our headquarters. At the same time, I would like to welcome Nevzat Akkiz to the Northern Europe Entity. With his extensive experience in finance, he will be a great addition to our team as a Créateur de Convivialité.”
Joelle Ferran, Chief Financial Officer Pernod Ricard Northern Europe Entity, added:
“The past five years have been marked by change, growth, and shared success. I am deeply grateful for this time, and I am confident that my successor will lead the team with energy and fresh perspectives.”
Effective January 1, 2026, Nevzat Akkiz will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer Pernod Ricard Northern Europe. He will join the Northern Europe Management Team and report directly to Julien Hémard, CEO Pernod Ricard Northern Europe.
Nevzat Akkiz has been with Pernod Ricard since 2017, initially serving as Finance Director for Turkey, and from 2021 as Finance Director for the MENAT region. Since 2023, he has been Chief Financial Officer for Africa and the Middle East. Prior to joining Pernod Ricard, he held various leadership positions in finance.
“I can’t wait to get started with my new team in Germany and across the Northern Europe Entity. Exciting challenges lie ahead, and we’ll tackle them together. I’m looking forward to the exchange and collaboration!” emphasized Nevzat Akkiz.
