Diageo Announces Changes to Finance Leadership Team following the appointment of Lavanya Chandrashekar as Chief Financial Officer from 1 July 2021

Today, Diageo has announced changes to its finance leadership team following the appointment of Lavanya Chandrashekar as Chief Financial Officer Designate. Vinod Rao will resume leadership of Group Investor Relations on an interim basis, as Global Head of Investor Relations, effective 1 June 2021. Claire Jordan will take on the combined role of Group Treasurer and Global Head of Tax, effective 1 May 2021. 

Lavanya Chandrashekar, Chief Financial Officer Designate, Diageo commented: ‘I would like to thank Vinod for resuming leadership of Group Investor Relations on an interim basis. His strong prior experience will ensure a smooth transition and bring dedicated leadership to our engagement with our investors and analyst community. I am delighted Claire will take on the combined role of Group Treasurer and Global Head of Tax, allowing us to create a more efficient operating model for the business.’