DIAGEO

JAMES THOMPSON has been appointed Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer for North America. Previously he was Managing Director of Global Reserve. He will also be a member of the North America Executive Team. Prior, he spent six years as Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific, and also held positions at Diageo as President, Guinness Canada; Senior Vice President, Priority Brands, Diageo North America; and President, Global Marketing, Vodka, Rum and Ready-to-Drink categories.