23 March 2021
Episode 32
30 minutes
Photo: Nathalie Baetens
In this week’s episode, Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, meets the CEO of Rémy Cointreau, Eric Vallat. They discuss the future of hospitality, what it means to lead a brand with so much history, and whether 2020 will have a lasting impact on consumer trends.
23 March 2021
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