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July 20, 2010

John B Fairfax, board member of the family-controlled media company, announced yesterday he will not stand for re-election at the next Fairfax Media AGM.

His announcement means the founding family will have only one representative on the company's board, John's son Nicholas Fairfax.

Patrick Ricard calls time on his career as Pernod Ricard CEO

November 7, 2008

Patrick Ricard has stepped down from his post as CEO of drinks giant Pernod Ricard after 30 years of running the family business.

Patrick Ricard has stepped down from his post as CEO of drinks giant Pernod Ricard after 30 years of running the family business. He will continue his role as chairman and “continue to be involved in the group’s strategic decisions and in monitoring their implementation,” according to a company statement.

This move is a result of the company’s previously announced decision to separate the roles of CEO and chairman. Non-family managing director Pierre Pringuet will take over as CEO.