Pernod Ricard Korea Appoints Fadil Tasgin as New CEO

After Leading Pernod Ricard Austria, Philippines & Indonesia
Over 30 Years of Experience in Consumer Goods and Alcoholic Beverage Industries

Pernod Ricard Korea announced on July 28 that Fadil Tasgin will be appointed as the new CEO, effective September 1.

Fadil Tasgin, the new CEO of Pernod Ricard Korea, scheduled to take office this September

After majoring in business administration at Middle East Technical University in Ankara, T?rkiye, CEO Fadil Tasgin began his career at Unilever, holding various executive positions in sales and business divisions within T?rkiye. He then worked at Danone for more than eight years, where he oversaw nationwide sales operations in T?rkiye, leading the management of large sales organizations, trade marketing, and business development.

With over 30 years of experience in the consumer goods and alcoholic beverage industries, CEO Fadil Tasgin joined Pernod Ricard T?rkiye in 2012 as Head of Sales, building expertise in wine and spirits distribution. Recognized for his performance-driven and transformational leadership, he was appointed CEO of Pernod Ricard Austria in 2019, CEO of Pernod Ricard Philippines in 2021, and CEO of Pernod Ricard Philippines & Indonesia in 2023, expanding his responsibilities to the Asian market, a key region for global growth.

CEO Fadil Tasgin has been concurrently serving as CEO of Pernod Ricard Philippines & Indonesia, managing operations across both countries. Starting in September, he will be based in Korea as the new head of Pernod Ricard Korea, overseeing both internal and external affairs.

CEO Fadil Tasgin stated, "I am well aware of the limitless potential of the Korean market and the high expectations of Korean consumers." He continued, "By leveraging Pernod Ricard's strong premium and prestige brand portfolio, including Ballantine's, Royal Salute, and Perrier-Jouet, I will strive to meet the tastes and needs of Korean consumers and drive the continuous growth of Pernod Ricard Korea." He added, "Moving forward, we will strengthen consumer-centric marketing and provide broader brand experiences to further solidify our position in the Korean market."