Gwenola Hanaut

Gwenola Hanaut has been heritage director for Pernod Ricard Winemakers since July 2016 which includes the Jacob’s Creek and St Hugo brand homes in the Barossa, as well as 2 cellar doors in New Zealand (Brancott Estate and Church Road). Prior to this, she was the innovation director and was responsible for managing dynamic team to drive innovation across the business and deliver new wines to market, like the company’s latest innovation Jacobs Creek Double Barrel. Ms Hanaut started her career with Pernod Ricard and held roles across both Pernod Ricard Pacific and Pernod Ricard Winemakers in Australia. Born and educated in France, she moved to Australia in 1999 to support the organisation of the Sydney Olympic Games. Following this role, she held positions at some of the world's most prestigious international French companies including Club Med and Louis Vuitton.