The CEO of Diageo's operations across North America has left the group with immediate effect, Global Drinks Intel has learned.Sally Grimes, who assumed the position as head of the region - Diageo's largest in sales terms - in October 2023, has departed this week. The development has been confirmed by the brand owner, which issued a brief statement after having been contacted by Global Drinks Intel today (31 March).Reasons for Grimes' departure were not disclosed. The executive, who joined Diageo from energy bar producer Clif Bar & Co, posted on LinkedIn today that she will be "dedicating m
Diageo North America chief steps aside – Global Drinks Intel Exclusive
‘We’d like to thank Sally for her contribution to Diageo and wish her all the very best in the future.’

Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.



