Currently, 30% of Diageo’s senior leadership team are female. Women make up 40% of the UK drinks group’s executive committee and 44% of its board of directors, but Diageo’s board will achieve gender parity when Ursula Burns joins in April 2018.

“At Diageo, we are driven by a core belief that successful businesses are those that harness the benefits of a truly diverse and inclusive culture,” said Mairead Nayager, director of human resources at Diageo.

More information: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/11/diageo-targets-10-increase-in-female-leadership-roles/