Cindy Chen

Cindy Chen serves as the VP, Associate General Counsel for Corporate & Transactions at Pernod Ricard since February 2015, previously holding the position of Director, Senior Counsel. In this role, Cindy Chen has managed mergers and acquisitions, established collaboration with various internal departments, and led significant commercial projects, including a tax drawback initiative projected to save approximately $8-20 million annually. Prior experience includes serving as Senior Counsel at Johnson & Johnson, where Cindy Chen negotiated complex corporate transactions within the Medical Devices & Diagnostics and Consumer Products sectors, and as a Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Early career positions include roles at Lazard Asset Management and Sabre Holdings, emphasizing financial analysis and client service. Cindy Chen holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a BA in Public Policy from Duke University.