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Posted on February 20, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleOn Feb 20, 2026, the FT reported new Diageo CEO Dave Lewis plans a major executive shake-up, replacing several of the 14-person committee. Reuters has not independently verified the report.
Feb 20 (Reuters) - New Diageo chief executive Dave Lewis is planning a major shake-up of his executive team, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Lewis is planning to replace several members of the company’s 14-person executive committee, the report added
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
(Reporting by Abu Sultan in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema)
The Financial Times reports that new Diageo CEO Dave Lewis plans a major overhaul of the company’s executive ranks, including changes to its 14-person executive committee.
Dave Lewis is Diageo’s new chief executive, known for his previous leadership at Tesco. He is reportedly preparing early leadership changes at the drinks giant.
As of February 20, 2026, Reuters said it could not immediately verify the Financial Times report, and no further official confirmation was cited in the article.
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