Deirdre mahlon biography definition

Editors’ Note

Deirdre Mahlan is President of Diageo North America and is responsible for the company’s largest market in terms of sales and operating profit.

In this role, she oversees Diageo’s spirits and beer businesses in the U.S. and Canada, which include brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Crown Royal, Ketel One, Captain Morgan, Baileys and Guinness. Mahlan has more than 20 years of experience in the consumer goods sector in a number of senior roles, primarily in the U.S.

with Diageo and Seagram. Most recently, she served as CFO of Diageo PLC, during which time she was a member of Diageo’s Board of Directors.

Deirdre mahlon biography definition

Mahlan is also a non-executive Director for Experian plc. She completed her undergraduate education at New York University and holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University.

Company Brief

Diageo (diageo.com) is a global leader in spirit and beer brands which are manufactured and marketed in more than 180 countries.

Diageo was created in 1997 through a merger of Guinnes