Diageo, which counts Baileys, Guinness and Gordon’s amongst its portfolio, has named R. Alexandra Keith as a non-executive director.

The appointment will be effective from 5 November 2026, subject to shareholder approval.

Keith has previously served as chief executive officer at Procter and Gamble’s beauty business. Her expertise spans consumer products, brand building, supply chain, general management and enterprise leadership.

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She was also a non-executive director for a US based life science firm, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Diageo’s chair, Sir John Manzoni, said: “I am delighted Alex has agreed to join the Diageo Board. She brings recent chief executive experience in the consumer goods industry, leading and transforming branded businesses, and shaping portfolios to respond to consumer trends, including in the US.

“We are looking forward to welcoming Alex to the Board, as part of our continuing process to build out the expertise of the Diageo Board to help drive the transformation and improved competitiveness of the business.”