Debra Crew

Diageo profits rise on price hikes and growing taste for premium tipples

JOHNNIE Walker and Smirnoff owner Diageo has seen full-year profits boosted by price rises and as drinkers switch to more expensive brands.

Former Guinness boss Sir Ivan Menezes dies aged 63

THE former boss of Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Smirnoff owner Diageo Sir Ivan Menezes has died aged 63 following a brief illness.

Diageo's Debra Crew takes over as interim boss with Sir Ivan in hospital

SPIRITS giant Diageo has announced the appointment of Debra Crew as interim chief executive with immediate effect while its existing chief undergoes emergency surgery.

Diageo's Ivan Menezes steps down and replaced by first female chief executive

GUINNESS owner Diageo has appointed its first female chief executive after announcing the retirement of Sir Ivan Menezes after a decade in the top job.