Diageo shakeup under CEO Dave Lewis as top marketing Africa and HR leaders exit

The exits target innovation roles, not just operations

Diageo is asking for departures from several senior executives as CEO Dave Lewis drives a restructuring of the struggling UK spirits group. Employees were told at meetings this week that Ed Pilkington, North America chief marketing and innovation officer, along with Africa president Hina Nagarajan and chief human resources officer Louise Prashad, will leave the business. The move signals how fast Lewis, known as a turnaround specialist, is overhauling the Johnnie Walker and Guinness maker’s leadership setup.