New Chair at Spirits NZ

Pernod Ricard’s Monique Sprosen has been appointed Chair of Spirits New Zealand (Inc). The Chair heads the Board of 10 representatives from member companies.

Monique has been with Pernod Ricard for seven years and now manages the company’s Australian and New Zealand Public Affairs from Auckland.

She was elected unanimously and unopposed at the organisation’s AGM in Auckland, making her the first woman to hold the position since the body’s incorporation in 1990.

Monique Sprosen has been elected the new Chair of Spirits NZ.

“As the peak body for the New Zealand spirits industry I am honoured to have been elected into the role,” she says. “Now more than ever, it is crucial that we work together as an industry. Spirits NZ is a strong advocate for the sector and has been instrumental in its success and I look forward to continuing this.”

Monique Sprosen also thanked outgoing Chair, Kane Stanford from Bacardi, for his leadership and contribution, noting his work on initiatives such as the NZ Spirits Awards.