Christophe Navarre, Kenneth Cole
Moët Hennessy has announced its new global partnership with amfAR, a Foundation for AIDS Research. Moët Hennessy has supported several of the nonprofit’s events annually since 2008. Christophe Navarre, Chairman and CEO of Moët Hennessy, and Kenneth Cole, Chairman of the Board of amfAR, signed the agreement in Monaco, making MoëtHennessy the official and exclusive wine and spirits partner for all amfAR events around the world for the next three years.
In addition, Moët Hennessy is committed to helping raise funds for amfAR programs by offering a prestigious lot for a charity auction at each of amfAR’s events around the world. The exclusive partnership was announced on the occasion of the 22nd edition of the world-renowned Cinema Against AIDS Gala inCannes. During the event, Moët Hennessy offered a luxury experience with accommodation, wine tastings and exclusive visits at the most prestigious vineyards and chateaux in France, including Château d’Yquem, Château Cheval Blanc, Clos des Lambrays and Hennessy’s Château de Bagnolet in Cognac.
Additionally, Moët & Chandon donated a unique set of three golden jeroboams of Moët Imperial champagne in a custom designed case. The global lot was auctioned for €70 000 with all proceeds benefitting lifesaving AIDS research.
“We are very proud to continue and deepen our support of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. We appreciate the Foundation’s work over the past three decades and are pleased to be a part of their efforts to end AIDS through research, education and prevention. Our commitment demonstrates our shared interest in innovation, in the spirit of conquest and pushing boundaries.” said Moët Hennessy Chairman and CEO, Christophe Navarre.