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Diageo Shares Up as Guinness Gains Counter Weak U.S. Spirits
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Diageo Shares Up as Guinness Gains Counter Weak U.S. Spirits

Diageo shares rose 1.26% to 1,571p in London on Tuesday, outpacing the FTSE 100, after stronger Guinness demand and early actions by CEO Sir Dave Lewis. Third-quarter net sales increased 2.3% to $4.5 billion, with gains in Europe, Latin America, and Africa offsetting continued weakness in North America. Non-executive director John Rishton bought 3,274 shares at £15.27 each on May 18.
May 19, 2026
Diageo plc Shake-Up: Guinness Maker’s New CEO Cuts Top Ranks as U.S. Slump Bites
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Diageo plc Shake-Up: Guinness Maker’s New CEO Cuts Top Ranks as U.S. Slump Bites

Diageo is removing several senior executives, including North America chief marketing officer Ed Pilkington and Africa president Hina Nagarajan, as CEO Dave Lewis advances a turnaround plan, Bloomberg reported. The company will merge its Africa and Europe divisions, according to the Irish Times. The moves follow weak North American sales and a 28.9% drop in Diageo’s share price over the past year. Lewis will present a strategy update in August.
May 15, 2026

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