Year in Review: Interviews
Interviews of the Year (III)
The House of Rémy Martin – Taking 300 years of Cognac heritage to ‘Dream Forward’
In this interview timed to mark 300 years of the House of Rémy Martin, CEO Jean-Philippe Hecquet talks about honouring a glorious past but also crucially about projecting into the future. In conversation with Dermot Davitt he assesses what innovation means in a Cognac context and how the ‘consumer first’ focus of the house is taking shape, as the brand owner seeks to recruit the next generation of Cognac lovers. Full story here, including a special visit to the home of the brand.
Dermot Davitt samples the magnificent 300th Rémy Martin Anniversary Coupe with Rémy Cointreau CEO for Europe, Middle East, India & Africa, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China) & Global Travel Retail Ian McLernon (left) and Alexandre Quintin (right) at the home of the brand in Cognac in June.
L’OCCITANE’s ‘science of holistic flourishing’
In this interview with our Brands Director Hannah Tan, L’OCCITANE Group General Manager for Research and Development Marie Videau discusses the company’s science-based mantra and explains how it is delivering performance through a compelling combination of products, services and experiences. Full story here.
Marie Videau illustrates L’OCCITANE Groupe’s global research & development and manufacturing footprint with facilities in France, China, Brazil, South Korea and the USA
How George Drivas is leading an Australian airport dining revolution
Founded in 2008, Airport Retail Group has emerged as one of Australia’s most innovative airport food & beverage operators. Today the company runs four concepts across eight venues at Brisbane Airport. In this interview, Founder & Managing Director George Drivas expands on the company’s story, aspirations and social and business values. Full story here.
Bangalore Airport’s journey from good to great
Our September Magazine special India report led on a fascinating and detailed interview with Bangalore International Airport Limited CEO and Managing Director Hari Marar, who tells Martin Moodie about how Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Terminal 2 represents a transformation in thinking – now magnificently executed – about what an airport environment can be. Full story at this link (page 15).
Hari Marar: A transformational vision of what an airport can be
Emmanuel Goulin on the reinvention of travel retail
In his first interview since assuming the role of L’Oréal Travel Retail President, Emmanuel Goulin offers a refreshingly candid view of how current challenges within travel retail must be addressed and the opportunities that lie ahead if the industry is brave enough to reinvent itself. Full story here.
Harris Reed’s Fashion Collection collaboration with Royal Salute
Brands Director Hannah Tan met cutting-edge designer Harris Reed to discuss the start of a partnership with the Pernod Ricard-owned Royal Salute Scotch brand, including the launch of a travel retail-exclusive expression. Full story here.
The Moodie Davitt eZine
Issue 342 | 19 December 2024
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