S9-Ep17: When Tragedy Informs Responsible Leadership: The C-Suite Journey of Pernod Ricard’s CEO

Guest: Ann Mukherjee

Ann Mukherjee’s life is one of complete inspiration, both personally and professionally. Her mother was killed by a drunk driver when Ann was just 14; as an adult, she endured alcohol related violence.

 

Yet today, she leads the second largest wine and spirits company in the world. Far from a contradiction, it’s a calling – one which sees not just customers and ROI, but caring and ROR (Return on Responsibility). The two are intertwined; even as Pernod Ricard promotes safe, responsible drinking, their profits have soared.

 

Here's what Ann and host Maureen Metcalf cover:

• The changing role of leaders, especially CEOs;
• How Ann sees her work at Pernod Ricard not as a job, but as a calling; and
• The important role of mentors for career success.

 

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• Leading with Care and Purpose with Raj Sisodia & Sudhanshu Palsule
• Leading with Care in a Tough World with Bob DeKoch & Phil Clampitt
• Career Sponsorship with Ricky Robinson & Keith Powell

 

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RESOURCES:  

You can learn more about Ann’s company, Pernod Ricard, at https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en. The organizations Ann mentioned include The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (https://www.responsibility.org) and Women of the Vine & Spirits (https://www.womenofthevine.com/cpages/home).

 

Our host, Maureen Metcalf, posts a newsletter every week on LinkedIn. You can subscribe here. 

She’s also written several award-winning books on leadership development. You can peruse and purchase them here. 

Books we’re reading for fun or personal development right now include:

• The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
• The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
• Snow White & the Seven Robots by Louise Simonson & Jimena Sanchez

 

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Host & Executive Producer: Maureen Metcalf

Editor & Producer: Dan Mushalko

Video & Graphics Editor: Devon Mushalko

A toast to our podcast support team: Luigi Morelli, Jenna Reik, & Connor Carson

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