Spirits giant Diageo has appointed Susan Kilsby as the new chairperson of its remuneration committee, effective 29 January.
Kilsby has replaced Lord Evan Mervyn Davies, who recently stepped down from the position.
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Commenting on the appointment, Diageo chairman, Javier Ferrán, said, “Susan is a highly talented and experienced director, having served on a number of boards including as chairman of the Board of Shire plc since 2014 up until its recent sale to Takeda.
"She has strong and extensive experience in executive remuneration and has chaired BBA Aviation Plc’s Remuneration Committee since 2013."
Davies will continue to be a member of the committee as well as Diageo’s board of directors.
Ferrán added, "I would also like to express my gratitude to Lord Davies for serving as chairman of the Remuneration Committee for more than seven years.
"I look forward to his continuing contributions to the work of the Committee and the Board.”
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