Ms Mahlan’s career includes 27 years at Diageo and predecessor companies, including serving as Diageo plc’s Chief Financial Officer from 2010 to 2015. Most recently she served as Interim President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of The Duckhorn Portfolio ahead of its sale to Butterfly Equity.
Nik Jhangiani, Interim Chief Executive Officer, said: “Deirdre brings extensive spirits and functional expertise to the Interim Chief Financial Officer role, complemented with deep knowledge of Diageo and its operations. I am delighted that she has agreed to return on an interim basis and I have full confidence that she will provide invaluable guidance to our teams, and partner with me as we deliver on our Accelerate programme to drive long term sustainable growth.”
Source: Press release Diageo
