Guinness Maker Diageo Appoints Former Tesco Chief Dave Lewis as New Boss

Guinness maker Diageo appoints former Tesco chief Dave Lewis as new boss

It is hoped the former Tesco boss can reignite sales at the biggest drinks-maker in the world, Diageo.

Diageo taps former Tesco boss 'Drastic Dave' Lewis to lead fightback

The owner of Guinness and Johnnie Walker whisky says Sir Dave is the leader with the right skills that it needs for its recovery.

Troubled drinks giant Diageo names former Tesco boss to lead turnaround push

Appointment of Sir Dave Lewis as CEO represents major coup for struggling FTSE 100 firm• Business live – latest updatesThe executive credited with steering Tesco out of the worst financial crisis in its history has been handed the top job at the struggling Guinness maker Diageo.On 1 January, Dave Lewis will become chief executive of the FTSE 100 drinks company, whose shares have fallen by a third this year. Continue reading...