Raphaël has held key leadership positions at some of the world’s most respected spirits houses, including Rémy Cointreau and Moët Hennessy. At Rémy Cointreau, he served as Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa & India, as well as Managing Director of Mount Gay Rum, where he focused on brand revitalisation, market development, and long-term value creation. Earlier in his career, he held regional and export leadership roles at Champagne Ruinart (LVMH) and other international spirits businesses.

Beyond corporate leadership, Raphaël has played an influential role in shaping the global rum and spirits landscape. He has served as Chairman of the Barbados Rum Distillers Committee, Director of WIRSPA (West Indies Rum and Spirit Producers Association), and Co-Founder and Director of the Barbados Alcohol Industry Association and is currently the president of the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers.

In 2024, Raphaël co-founded Indeluxe Brands & Domaines, where he currently acts as Business

Development Director, curating a portfolio of independent, authentic beverage brands with a strong focus on sustainability, provenance, and meaningful consumer experiences across the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian Ocean region. Alongside this role, Raphaël joins Russell & Stellar as Partner for the Middle East, bringing his experience, network, and strategic perspective to selected bold brands in the region.

Strategic, culturally curious, and deeply people-driven, Raphaël combines commercial rigour with a genuine appreciation for terroir, craftsmanship, and long-term brand building. He is a natural partner for bold spirits brands looking to grow with purpose in complex and fast-evolving markets.