A citizen of three countries, a father of two children, the author of one of the most famous advertising slogans and the president of the largest alcohol company in the UK and one of the largest in the world. Sir Ivan Menezes is dead.
Diageo has announced the death of its longtime CEO. Sir Ivan Menezes died at the age of 63 after a short illness, surrounded by those closest to him. He was one of the most famous figures in the British business world. He held British, American and Indian citizenship.
More than 25 years in one company
Ivan Menezes was an example of a person dedicated to working for one company. He has worked at Diageo for over 25 years and has helped build the company in many roles before it rises to the top. Which member of the marketing department personally came up with the legendary Johnnie Walker whiskey advertising slogan - Keep Walking. He planned to end his long career in various positions within the company on June 30 this year. It was then that he officially wanted to retire.
“This is a very sad day. Ivan was undoubtedly one of the greatest leaders of his generation,” Diageo board member Javier Ferran wrote in a special issue.
“I saw his incredible dedication to our people and building a corporate culture that allowed them to thrive. He invested his time and energy in people in every position and saw potential in them that others did not see.
One of the first knights of King Charles III
Ivan Menezes was knighted by King Charles III in January 2023 for his contributions to the British economy and equality. This was the first New Year’s list of awards for the new king. The fact that more than 40% of the company’s production management positions are held by women, and 37 percent. ethnically diverse.
Diageo is one of the largest alcohol companies in the world. It operates in over 180 markets selling 200 brands. Among them are such legendary drinks as Guinness beer or Scotch whiskey Johnnie Walker.
Source: Wprost
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