Tag: diageo
Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes Has Passed Away
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo announced on June 7 that long-time CEO Ivan Menezes has died after a brief illness. Menezes, 63, held the CEO role at the spirits giant …
Diageo Names Debra Crew As New CEO
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo has named a new Chief Executive Officer following the announced retirement of CEO Ivan Menezes. Menezes has decided to retire from his top post and …
Diageo Acquiring Don Papa Rum
by: Melissa Dowling
In another sign that spirits giants are getting serious about the premium rum category, Diageo announced in January that it agreed to acquire Don Papa Rum. …
Diageo Acquires Balcones Distilling
by: Melissa Dowling
As global drinks companies continue to bolster their American whiskey portfolio, Diageo today announced its acquisition of Balcones Distilling. This Texas-based business is known as a leading …
Diageo Acquires Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur Mr Black
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo has purchased Mr Black, an Australian cold brew coffee liqueur. Mr Black launched in 2013, by designer Tom Baker and distiller Philip Moore, with the …
Diageo Announces New President of U.S. Spirits
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo has announced that Gregorio Gutierrez, currently the company’s managing director of Southern Europe, has been appointed president U.S. Spirits. Gutierrez will report to Claudia Schubert, …
Diageo Acquires Flavored Tequila Brand 21 Seeds
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo has announced the purchase of 21 Seeds, a fast-growing flavored tequila brand infused with the juice of real fruits. The brand comes in three varieties: …
Diageo Invests $110M to Expand RTD Operations
by: Melissa Dowling
As the Ready-to-Drink boom continues, Diageo has invested $110 million in expanding their Diageo Lincolnway RTD facility in Plainfield, IL. This includes the capacity to produce more …
Diageo Announces 2021 Special Releases Scotch Whisky Collection
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo has unveiled “Legends Untold,” the 2021 version of its annual Special Releases Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection. The annual series includes bottles from an array …
Diageo Invests in Japanese Distillery
by: Melissa Dowling
Diageo has disclosed a minority investment in Komasa Kanosuke Distillery, based in Kagoshima, Japan. The deal took place through Distill Ventures, the independently operated and Diageo-backed drinks accelerator. …
