Diageo plc is a global producer, marketer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, headquartered in London, England. The company was created through the 1997 merger of Guinness plc and Grand Metropolitan plc and is publicly traded on multiple exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange. Diageo operates a worldwide business, selling products in a broad range of markets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Diageo’s core activities cover the production, marketing and sale of a diverse portfolio of spirits, beer and liqueurs. Its brand portfolio includes internationally recognized names across categories such as Scotch whisky, vodka, rum, gin, tequila, liqueurs and stout beer. Well-known brands in its stable include Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray, Don Julio, Cîroc and Guinness, among others. The company manages supply chain operations, manufacturing facilities and global distribution networks to sustain brand availability in both on-trade and off-trade channels, as well as travel retail and growing e-commerce channels.
Diageo serves consumers in many countries and emphasizes premiumization, innovation and brand-building to drive long-term growth. Its commercial strategy typically focuses on growing global premium brands, expanding presence in high-growth markets, and investing in marketing and route-to-consumer capabilities. The company is governed by a board of directors and an executive management team based at its London headquarters and engages in corporate initiatives that include sustainability and responsible drinking programs alongside its commercial activities.