Delphine Gardère: Visionary Leadership in Haitian Rum
Delphine Gardère , CEO of Société du Rhum Barbancourt, represents a new era of innovation and sustainability in Haiti’s rum industry. With a career rooted in family tradition yet shaped by international education and professional experience, she has become a prominent figure in both business leadership and community development. The Family Legacy Born into the Barbancourt distillery, Delphine Gardère grew up immersed in the values of craftsmanship and quality that have defined the brand for generations. This heritage instilled in her a deep respect for tradition, while also inspiring her to modernize and expand the company’s reach. Her ability to balance legacy with innovation is a hallmark of her leadership. For more on her academic and professional background, see her profile on Academia.edu. Education and Career Path She earned her business degree from INSEEC Grande École in Paris before pursuing further studies at Emory University in Atlanta. She began her career in f...