NORWALK, Conn., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo, a
global leader in beverage alcohol, has joined the growing number of
organizations pledging to significantly advance inclusion and
diversity in the workplace. Diageo North America is the first
beverage alcohol company to make such a commitment. Deirdre Mahlan joins more than 350 of her peers
in pledging herself and Diageo to take action to cultivate a
workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed
and respected. The collective of more than 350 signatories have
already shared almost 350 best-known actions, exchanging tangible
learning opportunities and creating collaborative conversations via
the initiative's unified hub, CEOAction.com.
"Inclusion is a core value at Diageo. It is also a choice. Our
efforts toward inclusion and diversity have a direct impact on our
performance," said Deirdre Mahlan,
President of Diageo North America. "The range of backgrounds,
skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries where we
operate create a workplace where our diverse thinking and styles
can thrive. At Diageo, we believe in celebrating life every day,
everywhere and for everyone."
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ is cultivating a new
type of networking environment centered on collaboration and
sharing. The addition of new signatories expands the impact of this
work beyond the office to communities and industries.
"We are so proud that we are continuing to build momentum and
support for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ across
companies, industries, and regions," said Tim Ryan, U.S. Chairman and Senior Partner of
PwC and chair of the steering committee for the CEO Action for
Diversity & Inclusion™. "With each and every new organization
signing on, we have the opportunity to put our commitments into
action by working together to improve diversity and inclusion in
our workplaces and communities."
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an
outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine
categories. These brands include Johnnie
Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan's and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel
One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don
Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more
than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both
the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange
(DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands,
and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global
responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information,
initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.
About CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ is the largest
CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion
within the workplace. Bringing together more than 350 CEOs and
presidents of America's leading businesses, academic institutions
and nonprofits, the commitment outlines actions that participating
organizations pledge to take to cultivate a workplace where diverse
perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected, employees
feel comfortable and encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion,
and where best known—and unsuccessful—actions can be shared across
organizations. Learn more at CEOAction.com and connect with us on
Facebook: CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion and Twitter:
@CEOAction.
Andrew Turner, Diageo
203.229.4339
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