Jean-Pierre Cayard & family

Jean-Pierre Cayard's father founded spirits group La Martiniquaise in 1934 and quickly established links with major retailers to expand the company.

Jean-Pierre, now CEO, joined in 1970 and has turned it into one of France's largest spirits groups, with a portfolio of international brands.

Its "millionaire" brands include Porto Cruz, a leading Port; Label 5, a best-selling scotch whiskey brand; and Poliakov, France's top-selling vodka.

4)The private company, which he owns, has more than 38 subsidiaries and production sites globally and operates in more than 100 countries.

His wife, Edith, is the general manager of La Martiniquaise.