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Diageo Plc

Diageo Plc

Sector: Distilled And Blended Liquors Region: United Kingdom


: | Frankfurt Stock Exchange: GUI | New York Stock Exchange: DEO | London Stock Exchange: DGED | London Stock Exchange: DGE | OTC Markets: DGEAF


Diageo Plc is an international manufacturer and distributor of premium drinks. The company produces and markets a wide range of premium brands, including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Windsor, Buchanan's & Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray and Guinness. In addition, the company also owns the distribution rights for the Jose Cuervo tequila brands in North America and many other markets. Its manufacturing facilities are located across the globe, including Great Britain, Ireland, U.S., Canada, Spain, Italy, Africa, Latin America, Australia, India and the Caribbean. The company operates production and distribution facilities such as malting, distilleries, breweries, packaging plants, maturation warehouses, cooperages, vineyards, wineries and distribution warehouses. Diageo was founded in December 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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Executives

Paul Walsh, CEO
Paul Walsh was appointed CEO of Diageo plc in September 2000, having been appointed a Director in December 1997. Current appointments CEO - Diageo plc Council member - Scotch Whisky Association Non-executive director - FedEx Corporation (USA) Non-executive director - Unilever plc and Unilever NV Member - Business Advisory Group Non-executive director – Avanti Communications Group plc Previous appointments COO - Diageo plc CEO - The Pillsbury Company Number of management positions with Grandmet Appointed to Grandmet board in 1995 Non-executive director - Centrica plc Council member - University of Reading Chairman – Scotch Whisky Association
Deirdre Mahlan, Chief Financial Officer
Deirdre Mahlan was appointed CFO and a Director of Diageo plc in October 2010 Current appointments CFO - Diageo plc Previous appointments Head of tax and treasury - Diageo plc CFO - Diageo North America Inc Various senior finance positions - Joseph E Seagram & Sons Inc
Ivan Menezes, Chief Operating Officer
Ivan Menezes was appointed chief operating officer, Diageo plc in March 2012 and a Director of Diageo plc in July 2012 Current appointments Chief operating officer, Diageo plc Non-executive director - Coach Inc (USA) Previous appointments President, North America, Chairman, Asia Pacific and Chairman, Latin America and Caribbean, Diageo plc Chief operating officer North America - Diageo plc Various senior management positions with Guinness Various strategy roles in Nestle, Booz - Allen & Hamilton, Inc and Whirlpool

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