Falic Group has named Laurent Boidevezi, a former senior executive at Moët Hennessy, as advisor to President Leon Falic. Boidevezi will also lead global business development across the group’s eight Houses and serve as CEO of its digital collectibles arm, BlockBar.
Boidevezi brings more than 20 years of leadership experience at the LVMH-owned spirits and wine house, having most recently served as President of the Asia Pacific Domestic Region, President of Global Travel Retail and President of Private Sales.
Leon Falic, President of Falic Group, said, “We are delighted to welcome Laurent to the Falic Group. His strategic vision, proven leadership, and global expertise will be instrumental as we continue to accelerate our international growth.”
Founded in 2001, Falic Group operates through eight distinct “Houses,” anchored by Duty Free Americas — the largest travel retailer in the Americas and one of the world’s leading duty-free operators. Its other Houses span Fashion; Interiors & Licenses; Media; Real Estate & Hospitality; Wines & Spirits; Perfumes & Cosmetics; and Other Activities.
Boidevezi, who will be based in Dubai, added, “I am honoured to join Falic Group at such an exciting time. As a fast-growing global leader in its fields, Falic Group is poised for continued success and to achieve great ambitions. I look forward to working with our talented teams to enhance our brands’ desirability, elevate our luxury execution capabilities, strengthen partnerships, and deliver lasting value to our consumers, suppliers and employees worldwide.”
Founded in 021, BlockBar enables the wine and spirits community to buy, store, sell, gift, and ship the highest quality wines and spirits, sourced directly from producers and authenticated via blockchain.
It has previously hired Jaimie Ritchie, the former Worldwide Chairman of Sotheby’s Wine & Spiritsas its COO.
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