Diageo's chairman pays tribute to the work and legacy Sir Ivan leaves behind, saying he was 'beloved by our employees, past and present'.
The long-time boss of FTSE 100 firm Diageo has died just weeks before he was due to retire.
Diageo said that CEO-designate, Debra Crew, would take on the role on an interim basis ahead of her formal appointment. Diageo chairman Javier Ferrán said of the news:"This is an incredibly sad day. Ivan was undoubtedly one of the finest leaders of his generation. "I saw first-hand his steadfast commitment to our people and to creating a culture that enabled everyone to thrive."He invested his time and energy in people at every level of the company and saw potential that others may have overlooked. This is one of many reasons why he was beloved by our employees, past and present.
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