Gaëtan Magdelain

Gaëtan Magdelain is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple regions, currently serving as CFO for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa at Pernod Ricard since October 2012. Previous positions at Pernod Ricard include Finance Director for Nigeria and Western Africa, where focus areas included P&L optimization, legal compliance, and business transformation. In roles such as Group Internal Audit Manager and Senior Treasury Analyst, Gaëtan contributed to various internal controls and financial strategies across diverse markets. Prior experience includes senior consulting in transaction advisory services at EY and corporate restructuring at KPMG. Gaëtan also possesses military experience from a voluntary service in the Marine Nationale. Academic credentials include a Master in International Management from ESCP Business School and a Master of Science in Management from City, University of London.