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Sir Dave Lewis appointed Diageo plc CEO

Diageo plc has appointed Sir Dave Lewis to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective on 1 January 2026.

Nik Jhangiani will continue as Interim CEO until the end of December 2025 and then resume his CFO role thereafter. Deirdre Mahlan, having returned to Diageo as Interim CFO, will continue to support Diageo through the transition.

Dave is a proven CEO with extensive marketing and brand building experience. He has an outstanding track record leading global consumer businesses, growing world-class brands, and providing operational and financial rigour. Dave served as Group CEO of Tesco plc from 2014 to 2020, where he transformed the business and, prior to this, spent nearly three decades at Unilever, latterly in Executive Committee roles, leading on both marketing and business performance. Additionally, Dave has been the Chair of Haleon, a global leader in consumer healthcare, since its creation in 2022 and is a non-executive board director of PepsiCo Inc. Dave will be stepping down from the Haleon role on 31 December 2025.

Sir John Manzoni, Diageo’s Chair, who led the succession process on behalf of the board, said, “We are delighted to welcome Dave as Diageo’s new CEO. Having conducted an extensive and thorough global search, the Board unanimously felt that Dave has both the extensive CEO experience, and the proven leadership skills in building and marketing world-leading brands, that is right for Diageo at this time.”

Manzoni continued, “We are confident that Dave will work with the team to take Diageo into its next successful chapter in the evolving consumer environment. The Board wishes to recognise and thank Nik Jhangiani for his excellent leadership as Interim CEO and for continuing to drive forward Diageo’s sharpened strategy.”

Sir Dave Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Diageo is a world leading business with a portfolio of very strong brands, and I am delighted to be joining the team. The market faces some headwinds but there are also significant opportunities. I look forward to working with the team to face these challenges and realise some of the opportunities in a way which creates shareholder value.”

Dave is also a Trustee for The Royal Foundation and the Chair of the World Wildlife Fund in the UK. In recognition of his contribution to business and the food industry in the United Kingdom, Dave was knighted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the 2021 New Year’s Honours List.

Mount Everest Breweries appoints Vinod Babu G as Chief Executive Officer

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Mount Everest Breweries Ltd. (MEBL), recently announced the appointment of Vinod Babu G as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Vinod Babu G, with over 19 years of experience in the FMCG and alcoholic beverages sector, will lead MEBL’s overall business operations and growth agenda. Vinod has previously held leadership roles at Anheuser-Busch InBev India and SABMiller India, where he led key brand launches, market expansions, and built high-performing teams across regions.

“We are thrilled to welcome Vinod into the MEBL family,” said Vedant Kedia, Wholetime Director, Mount Everest Breweries Ltd. “Vinod’s proven leadership, strategic vision, and deep understanding of the evolving beer landscape in India and beyond make him the perfect fit to guide MEBL’s next phase of growth.

“I am truly excited to be part of Mount Everest Breweries at such a pivotal moment in its journey,” quoted Vinod. “With its strong legacy and ambitious vision, MEBL is uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of innovation and premiumisation in the Indian beer industry. My goal is to build on this foundation and work closely with our teams to grow MEBL into the largest Indian beer company by 2030. Together, we will create iconic brands, strengthen our operational footprint, and unlock new growth opportunities across India and beyond.”

Vinod has been a two-time recipient of the prestigious BUP Fanatic Award, reflecting his strategic impact and consistent performance. From shaping India’s Trade Marketing function to expanding business across global markets, including establishing a presence in Nepal, Vinod’s career is marked by bold moves and meaningful growth.

Carlsberg Group appoints new Chief Executive Officer

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The Carlsberg Group recently announced that Jacob Aarup-Andersen will join Carlsberg as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Cees ’t Hart, who will retire by the end of Q3 2023 at the latest. His starting date will be announced later.

Jacob Aarup-Andersen, who is Danish, joins Carlsberg from ISS A/S, where he has served as CEO since 2020. ISS is a global leader in facility management with 360,000 employees operating in 60 countries globally. At ISS, Jacob has led a financial turnaround and the development of a strategy with a core focus on technology and digitisation, sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. During his tenure at ISS, the company has regained its growth momentum, with 2022 results above expectations. Prior to ISS, Jacob had senior leadership roles at Danske Bank and Danica Pension. Before that, Jacob worked as an investment professional in firms such as Danske Capital, TPX-Axon Capital, Montrica Investment Management and Goldman Sachs.

Chair of Carlsberg’s Supervisory Board Henrik Poulsen says, “As part of our ongoing succession planning, the Board has been through a comprehensive assessment of CEO candidates from around the world, with Jacob Aarup-Andersen emerging as the best candidate. Jacob is an outstanding CEO with a strong track record in delivering shareholder value and organic and inorganic growth in addition to driving the ESG and digitisation agendas.

“Jacob brings a unique blend of excellent strategic skills, financial acumen and discipline, global operational experience and an engaging and purpose-led leadership style. We’re pleased that he’ll be leading the next stage of Carlsberg’s value-creating growth journey, and we’re looking forward to welcoming him at Carlsberg.”

Jacob Aarup-Andersen says, “I’m really looking forward to joining Carlsberg, a truly iconic company. I’ve always admired the unique heritage and strong values of Carlsberg and look forward to building further on that great foundation. The Group’s strong international presence as well as its brand portfolio and ambitious ESG agenda, combined with the long-term mind-set and the values of giving back to society through the Carlsberg Foundation, are truly inspiring.

“I’m very impressed with the successful journey that Carlsberg has been on these past years. Cees and the leadership team have created a strong foundation, both financially and strategically, and I will continue the strong shareholder value focus. I’m looking forward to working with the team over the coming years to further accelerate the full growth and value creation of this unique company.”