Diageo CEO Debra Crew steps down

CFO Nik Jhangiani to take over as interim chief

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Published: Jul 17, 2025 8:21 AM  | 1 min read
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Diageo has announced that Chief Executive Officer Debra Crew has stepped down with immediate effect, both from her role as CEO and as a member of the board, following what the company described as a mutual agreement.

The maker of Johnnie Walker, Guinness, and Smirnoff said it has launched a formal search for a new CEO, considering both internal and external candidates.

Chief Financial Officer Nik Jhangiani will step into the role of interim CEO until a permanent successor is appointed.

Crew had been at the helm of Diageo since June 2023, having first joined the company as a non-executive director in 2019, before serving as President of Diageo North America and later as Group Chief Operating Officer.

Published On: Jul 17, 2025 8:21 AM