Managing Director of Diageo Reserve and Global Category Director for Scotch, Cristina Diezhandino, has joined the ranks of top executives from Bentley Motors, Four Seasons, Bang & Olufsen amongst others as she was recently named a Luxury Woman to Watch 2018 by the prestigious global title, Luxury Daily.

Luxury Daily’s Luxury Women to Watch 2018 honours 25 smart women executives who are set to make a difference in the luxury business in 2018. Having worked at global spirits leader, Diageo, for over ten years, Cristina is now Global Category Director for Scotch and the Managing Director of multi-award winning Reserve Brands, the luxury portfolio of Diageo.

Creating something special

Speaking about this award, Cristina said “Luxury is at the heart of what I do. My business is focused on making the everyday more special, that luxury experiences should be available, accessible and aspirational to all. So when I heard that I was being named as a Luxury Woman to Watch in 2018, I was absolutely delighted!”

With brands steeped in heritage, craftsmanship and authenticity, the Reserve and Scotch portfolios – including Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Cîroc, Don Julio, Bulleit, Tanqueray No. Ten, Ketel One, Zacapa and a fine collection of Single Malts - are made up of some of the most luxurious spirits in the world.

Speaking about Diageo’s future in luxury, she says “Luxury consumers are really valuing Reserve brands and the figures are there to show it. Our portfolio is flourishing, with Diageo Reserve having grown by 7% in the last financial year. We have invested heavily in global research to ensure remain at the forefront of the luxury sector. Following in the pioneering global footsteps of the founders our brands we will continue to be entrepreneurial in our drive to outperform our competitions in every market.”

A vibrant and exciting place to work

Interested in finding out more about opportunities with this exciting employer? Think you have what it takes to carve out a career with the world’s largest alcohol company? Diageo are always looking for exceptional people to join their team, so why not take a look at these current vacancies.

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