Changes to Diageo Board

Diageo PLC
04 September 2003



                                                                4 September 2003



DIAGEO ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In line with its policy of planned succession for non-executive positions,
Diageo plc has announced today a series of changes to its Board of directors.

Lord Blyth of Rowington's term as Chairman will be extended for two years beyond
his current five-year term. Lord Blyth's term as Chairman will now continue
until 30 June 2007.

Sir Robert Wilson, Senior non-executive director and Chairman of the
Remuneration Committee, who retires by rotation at the company's AGM on 22
October 2003, will not seek a further term on the Board.

Rodney Chase will be appointed Senior non-executive director and Chairman of the
Remuneration Committee with effect from 23 October 2003.

Keith Oates will retire by rotation at this year's AGM. He will seek a one-year
term, retiring at the 2004 AGM.

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