Diageo Plc. (DGE.L,DEO) announced that Andy Fennell, Chief Marketing Officer, will be appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer, Africa, reporting to Nick Blazquez, President Africa, Eastern Europe and Turkey with effect from 1 July 2013. Andy will continue as a member of the Diageo Executive Committee.
The company stated that Syl Saller, Global Innovation Director, will be appointed Chief Marketing Officer with effect from 1 July 2013, and will join the Diageo Executive Committee at that time.
Separately, Diageo has also announced that Gareth Williams, HR Director since January 1999, will retire from the company. Gareth will leave the Executive Committee on 30 June 2013, and will remain with Diageo until 30 June 2014, supporting a number of key projects.
Leanne Wood, Global Talent and Organisational Effectiveness Director, will be appointed HR Director with effect from 1 July 2013, and will join the Diageo Executive Committee at that time.
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