Diageo names former Tesco boss new CEO

Diageo has appointed former Tesco CEO Sir Dave Lewis as its new chief executive. The move concludes the Guinness and Johnnie Walker owner’s search for a successor following Debra Crew’s departure in July. Lewis takes on the role as of January next year. Interim CEO Nik Jhangiani will lead the company through December and then return to his former CFO position, Diageo said in a statement today (10 November). Deirdre Mahlan, who returned to Diageo as interim CFO in July, will continue to support the trans ...