Kilian Hennessy
Kilian Hennessy (born February 19, 1907 , † October 2, 2010 in Switzerland ) was a French businessman.
Life
Kilian Hennessy was the fifth generation leader of Hennessy , founded in 1765 by Richard Hennessy . In 1971, Hennessy was involved in the merger with the champagne brand Moët & Chandon as Chief Executive Officer . In 1987, this became Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton through further mergers . Until his death, Hennessy was a member of the company's advisory board . Hennessy last lived alternately in Switzerland and in the family's castle in Saint-Brice in the Charente department in France .
Web links
- "Cognac patron Hennessy died at the age of 103" , Tages-Anzeiger , October 3, 2010 (source: AFP )
- Cognac magnate responsible for transforming family business , The Irish Times , October 9, 2010
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hennessy, Kilian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | french businessman |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 19, 1907 |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 2, 2010 |
| Place of death | Switzerland |