Kristy Rutherford

Kristy Rutherford currently serves as the Marketing Director for Australia & New Zealand at Pernod Ricard since July 2023. Prior to this role, Kristy held various leadership positions at Pernod Ricard Winemakers, including Global Head of Wine Strategy & Innovation and Head of Whisky, Gin & Agave from December 2019 to July 2023. Kristy's extensive marketing experience includes over thirteen years at Unilever, where responsibilities ranged from Marketing Manager for Male Grooming & Fragrances to General Manager for Hot Tea & Chilled Spreads, overseeing significant portfolios with full P&L accountability. Additional earlier roles included brand management and marketing positions within the ice cream and soup sectors. Kristy graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Finance from UNSW in 2005.