Siobhan MacLennan

Global Customs & Excise Manager at PERNOD RICARD

Pernod Ricard is the world’s co-leader in wines and spirits. Siobhan joined HMRC in 2005 where she commenced her career in indirect tax. In 2009, she moved to Chivas Brothers Ltd, responsible for developing the Customs & Excise procedures, training and compliance program of the Pernod Ricard group companies across the UK before taking on her current role for Pernod Ricard HQ in 2018. In her current role, beyond setting the Customs & Excise strategy for HQ, she supports group companies in indirect tax matters and also serves as tax business partner for Africa & Middle East affiliates for all taxes. Siobhan has been an influential (and vocal) member of various trade association committees on Excise & Customs in the UK, France and Belgium and was Brexit Co-Ordinator for Pernod Ricard.