Amid a tough global environment, Pernod Ricard's performance in the US --its largest market -- has been the backbone of the French spirits company's growth. Pernod Ricard USA closed out its fiscal year in June with sales up 8%. As the calendar year also comes to a close, WSD took the opportunity to speak with Pernod Ricard USA chief Bryan Fry in his first exclusive, at length trade interview since taking office in September 2012. Below is the conversation between WSD and Bryan, in which we look back on his first year as chief.