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DAVE LEWIS APPOINTED DIAGEO PLC CEO a8438g UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549   FORM 6-K   REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934    10 November 2025   Commission File Number:   001-10691   DIAGEO plc ( Translation of registrant’s name into English )     16 Great Marlborough Street, London, United Kingdom, W1F 7HS   ( Address of principal executive offices )   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.   Form 20-F   X                                                                  Form 40-F         THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION   Sir Dave Lewis appointed Diageo plc CEO   Monday 10 November 2025, London, UK   The Board of Directors of Diageo plc ("Diageo") has today appointed Sir Dave Lewis to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective on 1 January 2026.   Dave is a proven CEO with extensive marketing and brand building experience. He has an outstanding track record leading global consumer businesses, growing world-class brands, and providing operational and financial rigour. Dave served as Group CEO of Tesco plc from 2014 to 2020, where he transformed the business and, prior to this, spent nearly three decades at Unilever, latterly in Executive Committee roles, leading on both marketing and business performance. Additionally, Dave has been the Chair of Haleon, a global leader in consumer healthcare, since its creation in 2022 and is a non-executive board director of PepsiCo Inc. Dave will be stepping down from the Haleon role on 31 December 2025.   Sir John Manzoni, Diageo's Chair , who led the succession process on behalf of the board, said: "W e are delighted to welcome Dave as Diageo's new CEO. Having conducted an extensive and thorough global search, the Board unanimously felt that Dave has both the extensive CEO experience, and the proven leadership skills in building and marketing world-leading brands, that is right for Diageo at this time."   Manzoni continued : "We are confident that Dave will work with the team to take Diageo into its next successful chapter in the evolving consumer environment. The Board wishes to recognise and thank Nik Jhangiani for his excellent leadership as Interim CEO and for continuing to drive forward Diageo's sharpened strategy."   Sir Dave Lewis, Chief Executive Officer , said:  "Diageo is a world leading business with a portfolio of very strong brands, and I am delighted to be joining the team. The market faces some headwinds but there are also significant opportunities. I look forward to working with the team to face these challenges and realise some of the opportunities in a way which creates shareholder value."   Dave is also a Trustee for The Royal Foundation and the Chair of the World Wildlife Fund in the UK. In recognition of his contribution to business and the food industry in the United Kingdom, Dave was knighted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the 2021 New Year's Honours List.   Nik Jhangiani will continue as Interim CEO until the end of December 2025 and then resume his CFO role thereafter. Deirdre Mahlan, having returned to Diageo as Interim CFO, will continue to support Diageo through the transition.   There is no further information required to be disclosed in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.8(R).   Randall Ingber, General Counsel & Company Secretary, is responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of Diageo.   ENDS       For further information, please contact:   Media relations:   Rebecca Perry 07590 809101 Clare Cavana    07751 742072 press@diageo.com 07803 856 200     Investor relations:   Sonya Ghobrial 07392 784784 Andy Ryan 07803 854842 Grace Murphy  07514 726167 investor.relations@diageo.com     Notes to editors:   1.    Summary of appointment process and arrangements in relation to Directorate changes   Appointment process and transition    The announcement of Diageo's new CEO reflects the outcome of a rigorous process, conducted by the Board with external support, over the last few months. The process considered both internal and external cand

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