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Diageo plc announced that John Rishton, a non-executive director of the Company, will be appointed as non-executive director and chair designate of Imperial Brands PLC, effective from 13 July 2026. John Rishton will assume the role of chair of Imperial Brands PLC from 1 December 2026.
| Date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Time | 09:06:07 |
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| ID | 5965P |
Diageo plc
LEI: 213800ZVIELEA55JMJ32
Director Declaration
Diageo plc (the "Company") announces that John Rishton, non-executive director of the Company, will be appointed as non-executive director and chair designate of Imperial Brands PLC, with effect from 13 July 2026.
John will assume the role of chair of Imperial Brands PLC, effective from, 1 December 2026.
This notification has been made in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R (2).
James Edmunds
Deputy Company Secretary
20 January 2026