Diageo PLC Change to Diageo Board Committee (3544R)
09 December 2016 - 1:15AM
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Diageo PLC
08 December 2016
08 December 2016
Change to Diageo Board Committee
Diageo announces the appointment of Alan Stewart as Chair of its
Audit Committee, effective 1 January 2017. This appointment was
approved at a meeting of the Board of Directors on 6 December
2016.
Alan replaces Philip Scott, who is stepping down from the role
but will remain on Diageo's Board of Directors and as a member of
its Audit Committee.
Diageo Chairman Dr Franz Humer said:
"Alan's strong background in accountancy and financial
management, together with his experience across retail, travel and
banking, has provided immense benefit to the Diageo Board since his
appointment over two years ago. This experience will stand him in
great stead in his new role. I would like to thank Philip for
serving as Chairman of the Audit Committee for these past nine
years. We will continue to benefit from his contributions as a
valued member of the Committee."
ENDS
For further information
+44 (0) 208
Media relations: Bianca Agius 978 1450
global.press.office@diageo.com
+44 (0) 208
Investor relations: Pier Falcione 978 4838
investor.relations@diageo.com
About Alan Stewart
Alan is Chief Financial Officer of Tesco plc. Prior to his
appointment in September 2014, Alan served as Chief Financial
Officer of Marks and Spencer plc for [four] years. He has also held
senior management roles at AWAS, WH Smith plc and Thomas Cook.
Alan was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Diageo plc in
September 2014. He joined the Audit, the Nomination and the
Remuneration Committees on appointment.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an
outstanding collection of brands including 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). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands,
and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global
responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information,
initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
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