Moët Hennessy Appoints New CHRO Following Brand Growth
Moët Hennessy has appointed Claire de Coincy as Chief Human Resources Officer following the departure of Paula Fallowfield.
She joins from Moët Hennessy’s parent company LVMH, where she held the role of Chief Human Resources Officer of LVMH Holdings and Other Activities for over two years – with ‘Other Activities’ referring to “businesses that share a commitment to excellence,” says LVMH.
Upon leaving Moët Hennessy, Paula will take up the Chief Human Resources Officer role at LVMH Americas.
Sharing the news on LinkedIn, Paula says: “After an unforgettable three and a half years, I am saying a fond farewell to Moët Hennessy - a portfolio of beautiful Maisons and vibrant, dynamic markets.
“It is a world where heritage and craftsmanship come together with true emotion.”
‘Extensive’ human resources experience
Prior to joining LVMH, Claire spent 15 years at L'Oréal – starting out as a Product Manager before progressing to the Human Resources Officer for L'Oréal Luxe DMI, where she developed talent strategies for global brands such as Lancôme, YSL beauty and Armani Beauty.
From there, she spent six years as the Global Human Resources Director of Chloé before joining LVMH, where she worked across several brands such as Thélios, Cheval Blanc and Métiers d’Art to design and implement HR strategy and strengthen the brands’ employee value proposition.
“Claire brings extensive human resources experience, most recently as CHRO at LVMH Holdings & Other activities,” Moët Hennessy shared on LinkedIn. “Her leadership will be instrumental in nurturing our culture and developing our people and organisational capabilities to support our long-term goals.”
Paula spent more than three years as the EVP of Human Resources at Moët Hennessy, having previously held HR leadership positions at companies such as Burberry, Natura & Co and Aesop.
In an internal company announcement seen by Fashion Network, Moët Hennessy shared that Paula has "led the impactful modernisation of the HR function of Moët Hennessy, by fostering inclusive culture and employee engagement”.
On LinkedIn, Paula shared that she was “honoured” to take on the role of CHRO for LVMH Americas “with great enthusiasm for what lies ahead” and described Moët Hennessy as “truly remarkable.”
“I am so grateful to have had this wonderful experience based in Paris and I leave with a heart full of memories and relationships that I will hold on to for the future,” she said.
Brand growth for Moët Hennessy
Claire joins Moët Hennessy following a period of growth for the company.
In its first quarter of 2026, LVMH’s Wines and Spirits business, led by Moët Hennessy, recorded 5% organic revenue growth.
This was bolstered by key partnerships, such as Moët & Chandon beginning its second season as the Official Champagne of Formula 1 Grand Prix races, with growth particularly strong in Europe.
Cognac also had a boost in sales following the Chinese New Year, says LVMH, while Provence rosé wines saw a positive momentum.
Its Fashion and Leather Goods business group, by comparison, was down 2% in the first quarter, which the company attributed to conflict in the Middle East.