Directorate Change

RNS Number : 6864V
Diageo PLC
10 April 2019
 

10 April 2019

 

Debra Crew appointed to Board of Directors

 

Diageo announces the appointment of Debra Crew as a Non-Executive Director, effective on 18 April 2019. Debra will also join the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees of the Board on appointment.

 

Debra is the former president and CEO of Reynolds American, Inc., having previously served as president and chief operating officer and president and chief commercial officer of RJ Reynolds.  Before joining Reynolds, Debra spent five years at PepsiCo, where she served as president, North America Nutrition; president, PepsiCo Americas Beverages; and president, Western Europe Region.

 

Prior to PepsiCo, she held positions, from 1997 to 2010, with Kraft Foods, Nestlé S.A., and Mars, Inc.  Debra is a graduate of the University of Denver, earned an MBA from the University of Chicago, and previously served as an officer in the United States Army.  She currently serves on the boards of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK), Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL), and Mondēlez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ).

 

Diageo Chairman, Javier Ferrán, said: 

"I am delighted that Debra is joining the Diageo Board.  Her expertise in FMCG and experience as a former CEO will add to and complement the current Board and will serve Diageo well as we continue to progress on our journey to achieving our ambition to become one of the most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world.  I very much look forward to welcoming Debra to the team and am confident that she will make a valuable contribution to the long-term sustainable success of the company."

 

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.15, Diageo confirms that there are no further details to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.

 

For further information please contact:

Investor Relations: Andrew Ryan
+44 (0) 20 8978 6504
investor.relations@diageo.com

Media Relations: Jessica Rouleau
+44 (0) 7925 642561
press@diageo.com 
                                                       

About Diageo

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Buchanan's and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO).

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere


This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.
 
END
 
 
BOAUGUWACUPBGRB

Companies

Diageo (DGE)
UK 100

Latest directors dealings