Diageo Announces Changes to Finance Leadership Team following the appointment of Lavanya Chandrashekar as Chief Financial Officer from 1 July 2021

Diageo has announced changes to its finance leadership team following the appointment of Lavanya Chandrashekar as Chief Financial Officer Designate. Vinod Rao will resume leadership of Group Investor Relations on an interim basis, as Global Head of Investor Relations, effective 1 June 2021. Claire Jordan will take on the combined role of Group Treasurer and Global Head of Tax, effective 1 May 2021. 

Lavanya Chandrashekar, Chief Financial Officer Designate, Diageo commented: ‘I would like to thank Vinod for resuming leadership of Group Investor Relations on an interim basis. His strong prior experience will ensure a smooth transition and bring dedicated leadership to our engagement with our investors and analyst community. I am delighted Claire will take on the combined role of Group Treasurer and Global Head of Tax, allowing us to create a more efficient operating model for the business.’  

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, J&B, 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).

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