Pernod Ricard appoints new UK marketer as Patrick Venning takes global role

Pernod Ricard has promoted Philip Ainsworth to UK marketing director. He replaces Patrick Venning who has taken on a global role with Ballantine’s.
Previously marketing director of the drinks giant’s vodka brand Wyborowa, he began the new role earlier this month, reporting to managing director Laurent Pillet.
Meanwhile, Venning has become global marketing director for Ballantine’s Finest and Introduction to Scotch Portfolio at Chivas Brothers – the Scotch whisky business