Diageo chief’s tax tirade is no empty threat
Those expressing surprise at Paul Walsh’s weekend tirade over the UK’s 50 pence tax band would do well to remember that he has previously proved unafraid of making major decisions purely for tax...
View ArticleDiageo appoints Menezes as COO
Ivan Menezes has been appointed COO of Diageo, very likely marking him as the next CEO. Formerly responsible for the drinks giant’s North American operations and chairman of the Asia Pacific, Latin...
View ArticleWalsh hints at departure date
Diageo’s CEO, Paul Walsh, has hinted at a date for his departure and confirmed that newly appointed COO, Ivan Menezes is the likeliest candidate to succeed him. Photo credit: Daniel Jones However, he...
View ArticleDiageo threatens to drop Cuervo
Diageo will drop the José Cuervo Tequila brand from its portfolio unless it negotiates a satisfactory equity stake with the owning Beckmann family. Paul Walsh, Diageo’s chief executive, said yesterday...
View ArticleLatin America and the US lift Diageo
Strong sales in Latin America and Caribbean and North America have seen Diageo deliver an overall 5% organic net sales growth in the nine months ending 31 March 2013. In the quarter ended 31 March...
View ArticleIvan Menezes to take over at Diageo
Diageo has today announced that Ivan Menezes will become its new chief executive with effect from 1 July 2013. Paul Walsh, who will step down from the Board at the September 2013 Annual General...
View ArticleDiageo CEO leaves impressive legacy
“Diageo is a very fine racehorse but it can’t have two jockeys,” said chief executive of Diageo, Paul Walsh. Paul Walsh Speaking in an exclusive interview with the drinks business before his retirement...
View ArticlePaul Walsh: Growth Accelerator
His track record at the world’s leading drinks business speaks for itself, and CEO Paul Walsh leaves Ron Emler in no doubt that his strategy of investing in existing brands and focusing on emerging...
View ArticleDiageo boss tipped for new chairman role
Paul Walsh, the chief executive of drinks giant Diageo, has been linked with the role of chairman at a FTSE 100 Index company. Last month Walsh announced his plans to step down from his role as chief...
View ArticleDiageo profits and sales grow in 2013
Diageo has announced net sales growth of 5% and an operating profit growth of 8% in its preliminary results for the year ending 30 June 2013. The growth was helped by a strong performance in North...
View ArticleWalsh to retain £80,000 Diageo role
Paul Walsh, former chief executive of UK drinks group Diageo, is to take on a £80,000 per year role in the company’s Scotch whisky business. The exact role has not been specified but Diageo said it...
View ArticlePaul Walsh appointed to USL board
Diageo has announced that former CEO Paul Walsh has been appointed as an additional director of United Spirits Limited. Paul Walsh Walsh’s appointment is effective from today and he will be joined as a...
View Article10 years of the db awards: Man of the Year
Last year the drinks business turned 10 years old marking a decade of award winners produced by the annual drinks business awards, now in its 11th year. To mark the milestone we decided to leaf through...
View ArticleEx-Diageo boss in line for F1 chair?
Former boss of drinks giant Diageo, Paul Walsh, is thought to be the front-runner to become the next chair of Formula One racing.
View ArticleFormer Diageo boss dropped over Tory links
The Confederation of British Industry will not appoint former Diageo boss Paul Walsh as its president because of his links to the Conservative party.
View ArticleEx-Diageo CEO Paul Walsh left out of F1
Mystery surrounds the former Diageo CEO Paul Walsh after it has emerged that he didn't take up a boardroom role at the head of Formula 1, despite his appointment being announced in December.
View ArticleEx-Diageo boss ‘in the mix for Peroni bid’
Former Diageo CEO Paul Walsh is in talks to buy the Peroni and Grolsch beer brands that are being sold as part of the £71 billion takeover of SABMiller by AB InBev, according to reports.
View ArticleEx-Diageo boss to head sports firm
Ex-Diageo CEO Paul Walsh has been appointed chairman of Chime Communications, owner of the sports marketing company run by Lord Coe.
View ArticleDiageo chief’s tax tirade is no empty threat
Those expressing surprise at Paul Walsh’s weekend tirade over the UK’s 50 pence tax band would do well to remember that he has previously proved unafraid of making major decisions purely for tax...
View ArticleDiageo appoints Menezes as COO
Ivan Menezes has been appointed COO of Diageo, very likely marking him as the next CEO. Formerly responsible for the drinks giant’s North American operations and chairman of the Asia Pacific, Latin...
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