Diageo’s Debra Crew takes over as interim boss with Sir Ivan Menezes in hospital
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pirits large Diageo has introduced the appointment of Debra Crew as interim chief government with speedy impact whereas its current chief undergoes emergency surgical procedure.
Ms Crew was resulting from take over as boss of the agency from July 1, when Sir Ivan Menezes might be retiring after a decade within the prime job.
Sir Ivan is presently in hospital receiving remedy for medical circumstances together with a abdomen ulcer, Diageo stated.
“Over the weekend, we learned that Ivan’s recovery suffered a significant setback due to complications, which followed emergency surgery on the ulcer,” the corporate stated in an announcement.
“Our thoughts are with our much-loved colleague, Ivan, and his family.”
Ms Crew would be the agency’s first feminine chief government, stepping up from her present place as chief working supply.
Sir Ivan joined Diageo, which owns manufacturers together with Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness, when it fashioned in 1997 and has spent greater than 25 years in senior positions.
He was knighted for companies to enterprise and to equality within the King’s 2023 New Year Honours checklist.
Meanwhile, Ms Crew has held senior positions at tobacco firm Reynolds American and PepsiCo, and beforehand served as an officer within the US military.
She will takeover on the helm alongside chief government officer Lavanya Chandrashekar.
Diageo was named the highest firm for feminine illustration at board stage within the FTSE Women Leaders Review in February.