LONDON: The Board of Directors of Diageo plc has today appointed Sir Dave Lewis to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective on 1 January 2026. Dave is a proven CEO with extensive marketing and brand building experience. He has an outstanding track record leading global consumer businesses, growing world-class brands, and…
LONDON: Debra Crew has stepped down as chief executive officer of Diageo PLC after nearly two years in the role, the spirits giant said Wednesday, with Chief Financial Officer Nik Jhangiani appointed as interim CEO. The departure comes as the maker of Johnnie Walker whisky and Guinness beer pushes ahead with a cost-cutting and turnaround…
LONDON: Diageo has sold its 80.4% stake in Guinness Ghana Breweries to Castel Group for $81 million, marking a strategic shift in its African operations. The deal, announced Tuesday, follows months of speculation about Diageo’s plans in West Africa, which the company had previously denied. Under the agreement, Diageo will retain ownership of the Guinness brand and…
LONDON, UK: Diageo today announced that current non-executive director Sir John Manzoni will be appointed Chair of the Board on or around 5 February 2025 when current Chair Javier Ferrán retires from the Board. Sir John Manzoni joined the Diageo Board in October 2020, having been Chief Executive of the UK Civil Service from 2014…