Johnnie Walker proprietor Diageo has confirmed it has employed Sujay Wasan to steer its Asia Pacific (APAC) enterprise.
Wasan joins Diageo after practically 28 years at Procter & Gamble (P&G), the place he most lately served because the group’s senior vice-president and regional chief of North America.
CEO Dave Lewis – who took the new seat on 1 January – is ready to disclose the corporate’s full-year 2026 outcomes on 6 August, in addition to his up to date technique for Diageo.
As a part of his plans to show across the drinks big, Lewis has undertaken a restructure of the corporate’s workforce, which has seen the appointment of a brand new UK managing director and North America president and CEO.
Wasan will tackle John O’Keeffe’s remit as president of the corporate’s Asia Pacific and international journey retail enterprise. O’Keeffe moved to Diageo North America because the division’s president and CEO in April.
“We’re delighted that Sujay shall be becoming a member of Diageo. He’s a worldwide chief with a confirmed monitor report of constantly delivering breakthrough enterprise outcomes,” Lewis mentioned.
Wasan will begin the position on 15 August.
Diageo’s natural web gross sales in Asia Pacific dipped barely by 0.8% within the firm’s third quarter (Q3). The area represents 18% of its web gross sales.
Lewis changed Diageo’s earlier CEO Debra Crew following her exit in July 2025.
One other workforce restructure may influence practically 150 jobs at Diageo’s Eire enterprise.
Whereas Lewis has stored his up to date technique for Diageo below wraps, he has beforehand highlighted a possibility to faucet into the decrease finish of the market, following the discharge of the corporate’s outcomes for the primary half of its 2026 fiscal yr.
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