Sam Fischer, currently managing director Diageo Greater China, will join the executive committee as president, Diageo Greater China and Asia.
Anand Kripalu, CEO United Spirits Limited (USL), will also join the executive committee. Fischer and Kripalu will report to Nick Blazquez as president, Diageo Africa and Asia Pacific.
In addition to his current responsibility as president, Diageo Western Europe, John Kennedy will take responsibility for Russia, Eastern Europe and Turkey as president, Diageo Europe.
These appointments will be effective 1 September 2014.
Diageo has also announced that Gilbert Ghostine has accepted a role outside Diageo and will be leaving the organisation on 30 September 2014. Gilbert has been with Diageo for 19 years in a number of roles, latterly as president, Diageo India and Greater China, and chief corporate development officer.
The company has appointed Nicola Mendelsohn as a non-executive director effective 1 September 2014. She will also join the audit, the nomination and the remuneration committees on appointment.
Mendelsohn is currently vice president, EMEA of Facebook Inc, responsible for operations in the diverse region. Since joining Facebook in July 2013, Mendelsohn has focused on increasing revenues through developing digital marketing solutions and strengthening relationships with the marketing community.
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