1st Oct 2020 14:29
(Alliance News) - Diageo PLC on Thursday said it has named Ireena Vittal as a non-executive director, with effect Friday.
Vittal is currently a non-executive at catering firm Compass Group PLC.
"I am delighted to welcome Ireena to the Diageo board. She brings a wealth of fast-moving consumer goods experience from her executive consulting career, together with her broad experience as a non-executive director. Ireena's knowledge of emerging markets, including her particular expertise in India, will be of great benefit and I am very much looking forward to her contribution to the board," Chair Javier Ferran said.
Diageo shares were 1.4% higher at 2,687.00 pence each in London on Thursday afternoon.
By Eric Cunha; [email protected]
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