Pernod Ricard has announced personnel changes which see Laurent Lacassagne head up Chivas Brothers and Christian Porta lead Pernod Ricard Europe.

The moves will be effective from July 1 and see Lacassagne, current chairman and chief executive officer of Pernod Ricard Europe, become chairman and chief executive officer of Chivas Brothers.

He will report to Thierry Billot, managing director for brands, and will be based in London.

Porta, currently chairman and chief executive officer of Chivas Brothers, will be appointed chairman and chief executive officer of Pernod Ricard Europe.

He will report to Alexandre Ricard, deputy chief executive officer and group chief operating officer, and will be based in Paris.