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Women at Diageo enjoy a world of brilliant career opportunities

Women at Diageo enjoy a world of brilliant career opportunities

 July 18, 2019

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Women working with Diageo enjoy exciting and rewarding careers. Below, we round-up some insights from four Diageo women who share what qualities are needed to work for the company and what they love about their own roles

Karlie looks for three things when finding the best talent

Diageo Karlie talent management

Thinking about applying to work with Diageo? Karlie, Diageo's Talent Engagement Specialist in Shanghai says she looks for three things when she’s busy finding us the best talent:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

  • Passion for Diageo's brands ⁣⁣⁣
  • People who aren’t afraid to challenge, but are open to all possibilities⁣⁣
  • Motivated individuals who are focused on delivering great performance⁣⁣⁣

⁣⁣Birago enjoys strong leadership and freedom to succeed

Diageo HR Operations Birago

Women working with Diageo have a world of opportunities opened up to them. No one knows this better than Birago, Diageo HR Operations Lead in Africa.

Speaking about her career, Birago says: "In my nine years at Diageo I’ve worked in various functions before ultimately pursuing my career in HR. Strong leadership and the freedom to succeed have opened up many opportunities for me over the years."

Nicole is proud to be a Diageo manager

Nicole Diageo whisky distiller

Diageo brand, Cascade Hollow Distilling Co., released George Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whisky, the first innovation from General Manager & Distiller, Nicole Austin.

Nicole shares why she loves her work: "Ultimately, it is the freedom to make Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. my home...As a distiller, strategist and mentor, I’ve worn a lot of hats in my career which have prepared me for this moment. Now, it’s time for me to draw from those experiences and build a business that creates a fundamental step change in how people think about Tennessee Whisky. I’m proud to be here."

Desh loves sharing Diageo's brand narrative with the world

Diageo Digital Manager Desh

Want to know what makes the role of a Digital Manager at Diageo exciting? Desh is working in that very role with Diageo and sums it up: "It’s the unknown! Digital is in such an exciting space right now as we enter into new and different territories."

"Being based in South Africa means that not only do I get to share our brand narrative to the world but I also get to be part of a team that is pioneering digital change in Africa," she adds.

Join impressive women enjoying their careers at Diageo

Diageo offers a wide range of opportunities for talented women.

If you want to make a difference in your career, learn more about Diageo's current vacancies and apply today.

 

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