André de Bausset leaves Dior for new Hennessy role – 28/01/09

André de Bausset to join Hennessy


FRANCE. Parfums Christian Dior International Director Travel Retailing André de Bausset is to leave the brand – after 18 years in total and eight in his current role – to take up a new challenge within the LVMH group.

De Bausset has been named International Director for Hennessy, effective 2 February.

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His replacement at Dior has not yet been announced. Thierry Dugny, General Manager International Operations, will oversee the transition period, aided by Dior’s Paris-based and regional teams.

“We would like to thank André for his positive contribution to Parfums Christian Dior over the years, and wish him success in his new endeavour,” the company noted.

“We look forward to building further the commitment of Parfums Christian Dior with [our] partners in the Travel Retail industry.”

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