Currently head of M&A for Groupe Bollinger, where he led the acquisition of Hubert Brochard in Sancerre and Château d'Etroyes in Burgundy, Le Bouar has more than 10 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry in finance and strategy roles. Before joining Groupe Bollinger, he worked for industry leader Pernod Ricard, in France, in the US and in Latin America. The leadership changes come as Etienne Bizot, Groupe Bollinger CEO and Gérard Bouleau, the deputy CEO, BOULEAU have set a clear ambition to accelerate the brand's development in France and internationally. Related news Supernova Style - the Liv-ex Power 100 Capensis flies the flag for 'world-class' South African Chardonnay Crémant de Bourgogne: a sparkling performance