NORWALK, Conn., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo, the
world's leading premium beer, wine and spirits company, announced
today the appointment of Greg Kryder
as CFO for North America effective
September 1. Greg's appointment comes as Chris Davies, currently CFO for North America, plans to return to the UK for
his next opportunity at Diageo.
"Greg brings a distinguished career at Diageo and a deep
knowledge of our business and industry, which will make him a great
asset in this role," said Larry
Schwartz, President, Diageo North America. "During his
time here, Chris has not only ensured we have a pristine balance
sheet, but he has also been very central in our continued efforts
to form a winning culture in North
America and I thank him for his contributions."
Currently President of Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
(DC&E) in Napa, Greg joined
Diageo in 2002, as Vice President of Finance at DC&E in
California. In 2005 he was
appointed to the role of Senior Vice President, Finance for US
Spirits, after which he moved to Paris where he served as the Finance Director
for Diageo Continental Europe. He then moved to London to be Finance Director for Diageo Great
Britain before returning to the US to run the DC&E
business. Greg will report to Larry
Schwartz and he will continue to serve on the North America
Executive team.
With Greg's move, Claudia
Schubert is appointed to the role of President, Diageo
Chateau & Estate Wines effective September 1. Currently General Manager,
West Control States, Claudia began her career at the Boston
Consulting Group in strategy consulting. She joined Diageo in 2002
as Director, Financial Planning & Analysis for DC&E,
reporting to Greg Kryder. In
subsequent years, she led wine marketing as Vice President,
Marketing & Innovation.
"Claudia has been instrumental in shaping and implementing our
new Control States Route-to-Market strategy while delivering strong
business results. Most recently, she led the transition of our
Washington spirits business from a
control to an open state," said Schwartz. "Claudia's broad
experience combined with her knowledge of the wine business will
enable her to effectively lead the DC&E team as we continue our
renewed wine strategy."
Claudia will also serve on the North America Executive
team.
About Diageo
Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks
business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands
across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Windsor, Buchanan's and Bushmills whiskies,
Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan,
Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray, Guinness,
Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling
Vineyards Wines.
Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than
180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the
New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE).
For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and
performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that
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SOURCE Diageo