Irish Distillers names Jean-Christophe Coutures new CEO as Jameson sales rise

Anna Malmhake is to leave her post as head of Irish Distillers as part of a significant management shake-up at parent group Pernod Ricard.

The Swede has headed Pernod Ricard’s Irish operations for the past four and a half years but will now take on the lead role at the Absolut Company which is also owned by the French drinks giant.

Ms Malmhake, who served as global brand director and then marketing director at Absolut between 2007 and 2011, will be replaced in Dublin by Jean-Christophe Coutures. He joins Irish Distillers from Pernod Ricard Winemakers.