Debra Crew news, comment and features
Debra Crew was CEO of Diageo between 2023 and 2025.
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Comment & OpinionCan Diageo’s new CEO ‘Drastic Dave’ repeat Tesco turnaround trick?
Dave Lewis brings a heavy-hitting reputation to the top job at Diageo. Can he fix the ailing drinks giant?
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NewsDiageo names former Tesco boss Dave Lewis as new CEO
Diageo has named former Tesco boss Dave Lewis as the Johnnie Walker and Guinness owner’s next chief executive
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NewsDiageo blames ‘softer US consumer’ for failure to return to growth
The Johnnie Walker maker has slightly downtraded sales and profit forecasts after a disappointing first quarter
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NewsEx-Diageo CEO Debra Crew awarded $5m pay packet
Crew received a 4.5% increase in base salary to $1.8m
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Comment & OpinionFive key takeaways from Diageo’s full-year results
There were few major surprises as Diageo reported a modest rise in sales but missed forecasts for profits in its full-year results on Tuesday
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NewsDiageo: Accelerate cost savings programme ‘not about’ job cuts
Savings would come from reduced overheads, more targeted trade investment and A&P and supply chain efficiencies, Diageo said.
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NewsDiageo’s profits tumble after rocky year
The maker of Guinness and Smirnoff said operating profits were down almost 30%, below analyst’s expectations
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NewsDiageo brings back former CFO on an interim basis
The appointment comes with Diageo preparing to announce its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2025 next week
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NewsMedia Bites 17 July: Diageo CEO, Co-op cyber attack, Coca-Cola’s sweetener
The Guinness owner’s CFO, Nik Jhangiani, will lead the business on an interim basis and has been tipped as a frontrunner for the CEO role
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Comment & OpinionMarket reaction shows Diageo was right to ditch Crew as CEO
The tenure of Diageo boss Debra Crew will mostly be recalled with disappointment and her departure should come as no surprise
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NewsDiageo CEO Debra Crew steps down by mutual agreement
The London-listed spirits company is searching for a new boss to lead turnaround efforts
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NewsUS tariffs to cost Diageo $150m a year
The drinks giant believes it can mitigate about half the impact without price rises
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NewsUK-India trade deal: food and drink businesses to benefit from ‘historic’ agreement
British food and drink makers are set to benefit significantly from lower trade tariffs with India
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NewsDiageo pulls out of Distill Ventures accelerator as part of strategic reshape
Diageo has invested over £245m in more than 35 businesses through the Distill programme
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NewsGrocers and fmcg suppliers lead on gender equality in boardrooms, report shows
British food and drink companies are continuing to show progress for gender parity in leadership positions, as per the FTSE Women Leaders review
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does Trump’s tariff showdown mean for UK food and drink?
The US president’s unpredictable approach to bringing in tariffs has upset global markets. The UK may not escape the crossfire
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Comment & OpinionSpirit giants Diageo and Pernod Ricard show ‘challenging’ is the new normal
Spirits giants Diageo and Pernod Ricard have both said they can no longer rely on previously outlined sales guidance
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NewsDiageo share price hangover drags on as tariff threat looms
Diageo gave a sobering read on Donald Trump’s burgeoning tariff war this week, blaming the White House for threatening to derail its recovery from a protracted post-Covid hangover
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NewsMedia Bites 5 February: more Trump tariff fallout, Diageo results, Kantar figures
Trump’s tariffs continue to dominate business headlines for a third day running
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NewsDiageo ‘working round the clock’ to replenish Guinness stocks
Guinness has bucked wider declines in beer, leading to shortage fears