Ivan Menezes
Ivan Manuel Menezes (born July 1959) is an Indian-American business executive. He has been the chief executive officer (CEO) of Diageo, a FTSE 100 British multinational alcoholic beverages company, since 1 July 2013, succeeding Paul S. Walsh.[1]
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| Born | Ivan Manuel Menezes July 1959 (age 60–61) Pune, India |
| Nationality | American British |
| Alma mater | St. Stephen's College, Delhi IIM Ahmedabad Kellogg School of Management |
| Occupation | CEO of Diageo |
| Employer | Diageo |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Manuel Menezes |
| Relatives | Victor Menezes (brother) |
Early life
Ivan Manuel Menezes[2] was born in Pune, India[3] in July 1959,[4] the son of Manuel Menezes, who was the chairman of the Indian Railway Board.[3] His brother Victor Menezes is the former chairman and CEO of Citibank.[3]
He was educated at St. Stephen's College, Delhi and Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, and the Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.[5]
Career
Menezes joined Diageo in 1997 and has held various senior positions including: Chief Operating Officer; Chairman, Latin America & the Caribbean; Chairman, Asia Pacific; President and CEO, Diageo North America; and Chief Operating Officer, Diageo North America.[4]
Menezes is a non-executive director of the US-based fashion retailer Coach, Inc..[4]
Personal life
He is married and has two children.[4]
References
- "New Diageo chief Ivan Menezes to focus on emerging markets". The Telegraph. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- "Ivan Manuel Menezes (KSM '85)". Kellogg School of Management. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- "Indian to head world's top liquor co". Times of India. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- Murray, Felicity (7 May 2013). "Ivan Menezes appointed CEO of Diageo". The Drinks Report. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- "Diageo's Indian-origin CEO Ivan Menezes to get up to Rs. 105-cr pay package". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 March 2014.