A Belgian national, Tresarrieu brings over two decades of global leadership experience. As global senior vice president of investor relations, treasury and cash performance at Pernod Ricard S.A., she has been pivotal in shaping the company’s financial strategy and elevating shareholder engagement, while developing deep expertise in the spirits industry and the Pernod Ricard Group.

Before joining Pernod Ricard in 2019, Tresarrieu spent 18 years at top-tier investment banks JP Morgan and Barclays, where she advised major corporations on strategic and financial matters as managing director, as well as successfully building new businesses. Her international career has spanned key markets including the U.K., Asia and France. Her combination of strategic insight, operational leadership and stakeholder fluency positions her well to lead Corby. Krantz will assist Tresarrieu with her transition into her new role in the months ahead.

“We’re excited to welcome [Tresarrieu] to Corby as our new chief executive officer. With significant global financial and leadership experience, she will guide Corby into its next chapter, build on our strong foundation and drive continued momentum, growth, and innovation,” said Lucio Di Clemente, chairman of Corby’s board of directors.

During his five-year tenure, Krantz successfully guided Corby through the challenges of the pandemic, strengthened the company’s portfolio strategy and accelerated growth in the fast-expanding ready-to-drink segment through strategic acquisitions. Under his leadership, Corby enhanced its brand portfolio, gained market share and fostered a more agile, collaborative and consumer-centric organization.

Corby’s board of directors also announced that, effective Jan. 1, 2026, Tresarrieu has been appointed as a Corby director and that Claude Boulay will resign from his role as a Corby director effective Dec. 31, 2025, but will continue as a Pernod Ricard consultant, with Krantz remaining on the board as a non-executive director following Boulay’s departure.

It would be no surprise that some may find him a familiar face and name, because for almost 40 years, Westcott has played a critical role as a relentless and passionate policy and public affairs leader within the beverage alcohol industry. His leadership has spanned from serving as the president and CEO of the Canadian Wine Institute in 1984 to then becoming the founding CEO of the Brewers of Ontario, a provincial body representing both licensed brewers and their distribution channel, Brewers Retail Inc. (The Beer Store), in 1989.

“I am eternally grateful to have had this opportunity; it has been the experience of a lifetime.”

Jan Westcott, Spirits Canada

Over the years, Westcott has forged strong relationships with industry and government partners from all over the world, emphasizing the importance of the spirits sector as a wealth creator contributing to strong and continuous economic growth across Canada for those involved in the “grain to glass” process.

Westcott’s thought leadership in the public affairs space did not go unnoticed. In October 2023, he received the Award of Distinction from the Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC). PAAC presents the Award of Distinction to a member of the public affairs community who, over their career, has made a significant contribution to public affairs in Canada.

“At Spirits Canada, I’ve had the privilege of working with fantastic people across the spirits industry, all while representing great companies alongside incredible world-renowned brands,” said Westcott. “I must also thank my talented Spirits Canada colleagues who, over the decades, contributed hugely to what the association achieved. I am eternally grateful to have had this opportunity; it has been the experience of a lifetime.”

Spirits Canada welcomes Cal Bricker, incoming president and CEO

The board underwent a diligent and extensive search, and was delighted to announce Cal Bricker’s appointment as incoming president and CEO of Spirits Canada on Jan. 1, 2024.

“I am honoured to lead Spirits Canada and contribute to the continued success of Canada’s distilled spirits industry,” said Bricker. “I look forward to working collaboratively with our members, stakeholders and government partners.”

He is no stranger to the beverage alcohol industry, having worked in the beer industry for over 13 years as director and VP of public affairs for large Canadian brewers.

Bricker brings with him a wealth of knowledge and has held prior positions in regulated industries as former CEO of Ontario Cannabis Stores and former senior vice president of horse racing at Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. He is also a senior fellow at the Munk School for Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, serves as a captain (naval) in the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve, and sits on the boards of the Royal Canadian Navy Benevolent Fund and the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy.

His experiences and leadership over the years make him a uniquely qualified leader for Spirits Canada.

“On behalf of the board of directors, we are tremendously grateful for [Westcott’s] contributions to Spirits Canada over the years,” said Nicolas Krantz, president and CEO, Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd. and president of the board of directors, Spirits Canada. “His work has led him to become one of the most respected public affairs leaders in the beverage alcohol space, and we thank him for his institutional knowledge that places Spirits Canada on a path for growth and innovation for the years to come. We thank [Westcott] for everything that he has helped us achieve and wish him the very best in his retirement.

“I am delighted to welcome [Bricker] as our new CEO. His diverse background and proven executive leadership make him the ideal choice to guide our industry into its next chapter of growth and innovation.”

With this organizational change, the staff at Spirits Canada kick off a new year with the same passion to advocate for grain farmers, distillers, liquor boards and government agencies to promote the economic growth of the industry, and to encourage moderate and responsible consumption of alcohol.