Re Directorate

Diageo PLC
12 April 2001


Colin Storm retires from Diageo plc

Diageo plc announces that Colin Storm is retiring from the Board today, 12
April 2001.  Having started his career as an Under-Brewer with Guinness in
1961, Mr Storm was appointed Chief Executive of Guinness Ltd in April 1998.
In August 2000, he was seconded to Burger King as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr Storm has completed nearly 40 years' service with the Diageo group.


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Diageo plc

Diageo, a world-leading premium drinks company, was formed in December 1997
through the merger of Guinness and GrandMet.  Diageo has an outstanding
portfolio of world famous consumer brands including Smirnoff, Johnnie
Walker, Tanqueray, Guinness, J&B, Baileys, Malibu and Burger King. Diageo
employs some 70,000 people across more than 200 markets worldwide.

In June 2000 Diageo announced its intention to move towards a separation of
its Burger King business.  In July 2000, the company announced the proposed
combination of its Pillsbury food business with General Mills of the US. In
exiting food, Diageo's future is strategically aligned behind its premium
drinks business in the beverage alcohol sector.  For more information about
Diageo (LSE:  DGE, NYSE: DEO), please visit www.diageo.com