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Diageo Appoints Former Tesco and Britvic Executive Joanne Wilson as CFO

Published 23 September 2026 · WBI Industry News
Diageo Appoints Former Tesco and Britvic Executive Joanne Wilson as CFO
Image: Just Drinks

Diageo has named former Tesco and Britvic executive Joanne Wilson as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding outgoing CFO Nik Jhangiani.

According to a report from Just Drinks, multinational beverage company Diageo has named Joanne Wilson as its new Chief Financial Officer. Wilson, a former executive at retail giant Tesco and beverage producer Britvic, replaces outgoing CFO Nik Jhangiani. The executive transition updates senior financial leadership at the major drinks manufacturer. Additional information regarding transition dates was not provided by the source.

Key facts

  • Joanne Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at Diageo.
  • Wilson previously held executive positions at Tesco and Britvic.
  • She replaces outgoing Diageo CFO Nik Jhangiani.

Why it matters

C-suite leadership appointments at major beverage multinationals like Diageo are critical, as executive changes directly influence overall corporate financial strategy and investor relations within the global drinks sector.

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Sources
  • Just Drinks — 2026-09-23: “Diageo brings in former Britvic, Tesco executive Joanne Wilson as CFO”

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