- CEO
- Sir David John Lewis
- Full Time Employees
- 30,092
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
- Address
- Lakeside Drive London United Kingdom NW10 7HQ
- IPO Date
- Feb 13, 2009
- Business
- Diageo plc (DGEAF) produces and distributes premium alcoholic beverages worldwide. The company offers a diverse portfolio of brands across categories including Scotch whisky (Johnnie Walker, J&B, Buchanan's, Windsor), vodka (Smirnoff, Cîroc, Ketel One), rum (Captain Morgan), liqueur (Baileys, Guinness), gin (Gordon's, Tanqueray), tequila (Don Julio, Casamigos), American whiskey (Crown Royal, Bulleit), and beer (Guinness). Diageo operates in over 180 countries, with key markets in North America, Great Britain, Africa, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Founded in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan plc and Guinness plc, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Diageo serves trade customers such as wholesalers, retailers, and on-trade outlets, targeting premium and super-premium segments in the beverage alcohol industry. Recent developments include the 2024 divestiture of a 19.6% stake in Samba TV for strategic focus; a multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment announced in fiscal 2025 to expand brand experiences in the U.S.; the launch of premium ready-to-drink products like Guinness 0.0 and Johnnie Ginger variants; ongoing sustainability initiatives under the Society 2030 plan, emphasizing regenerative agriculture and net-zero emissions; and leadership transition with the appointment of Nik Jhangiani as chief financial officer in July 2025.