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Dr [[Paul Walsh]] is the chief executive of [[Diageo]] the worlds largest alcohol company,which made sales of £7.48 billion in 2007, more than 60% more than its nearest rival. The company outsells the competition in every emerging market except for China, and Walsh makes no secret of his determination to catch up with Pernod Ricard in this key territory. Walsh was recently ranked the second most powerful influence over what the world will be drinking in 2008 by The Drinks Business an online trade magazine. <ref> The Drinks Business Website [http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8227&Itemid=66 DB Top 50: The Influencers] Last accessed December 4th 2007 </ref> | Dr [[Paul Walsh]] is the chief executive of [[Diageo]] the worlds largest alcohol company,which made sales of £7.48 billion in 2007, more than 60% more than its nearest rival. The company outsells the competition in every emerging market except for China, and Walsh makes no secret of his determination to catch up with Pernod Ricard in this key territory. Walsh was recently ranked the second most powerful influence over what the world will be drinking in 2008 by The Drinks Business an online trade magazine. <ref> The Drinks Business Website [http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8227&Itemid=66 DB Top 50: The Influencers] Last accessed December 4th 2007 </ref> | ||
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| + | Walsh was listed by the [[Guardian]] as ranking 16th in the top twenty earners in Britain in 2003, with a salary of £3,457,909.{{ref|8}} He joined [[Grand Metroploitan]] in 1982 going on to become CEO of the [[Pillsbury]] Company in 1992. He was appointed to the [[Diageo]] Board in 1997 and became its CEO in 2000. | ||
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| + | Non-Executive Director of [[Federal Express Corporation]]{{ref|9}}, Non-Executive Director of Centrica PLC (amongst whose brands are British Gas and a number of other suppliers of gas, electricity and telecommunications){{ref|10}}, | ||
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| + | Paul Walsh on business in the UK: 'The UK's enterprise culture needs strengthening. We need those who seek to legislate, regulate, or otherwise influence opinion to see business as an inherently good thing, creating prosperity and the foundation on which the institutions of civil society can flourish. We need to change the culture of this country so that enterprise is celebrated.'{{ref|12}} | ||
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==Affiliations == | ==Affiliations == | ||
*[[Diageo]] CEO | *[[Diageo]] CEO | ||
*[[The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum]] Director | *[[The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum]] Director | ||
| − | *[[Centrica]] Plc Director | + | *[[Centrica]] Plc Director, brands include [[British Gas]] <ref> 10 |
*The [[Scotch Whisky Association]] Director | *The [[Scotch Whisky Association]] Director | ||
*[[Medway Films]] Plc Director | *[[Medway Films]] Plc Director | ||
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*[[Kennet Films]] LLP | *[[Kennet Films]] LLP | ||
*[[Ingenious Film Partners]] LLP <ref> FAME Financial Database [http://fame.bvdep.com/version-2007615/cgi/template.dll?checkathens=1&kick=1&product=1&user=strlassclairehark&pw=%3cRomK5%2bPK%2fvWmIR0goQ%3e Scotch Whisky Association] Last Accessed 2nd July 2007 (subscription required) </ref> | *[[Ingenious Film Partners]] LLP <ref> FAME Financial Database [http://fame.bvdep.com/version-2007615/cgi/template.dll?checkathens=1&kick=1&product=1&user=strlassclairehark&pw=%3cRomK5%2bPK%2fvWmIR0goQ%3e Scotch Whisky Association] Last Accessed 2nd July 2007 (subscription required) </ref> | ||
| + | *[[Henley Management Centre]] <ref> 11 | ||
==Former Directorships == | ==Former Directorships == | ||
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*[[Diageo Scotland Limited]] | *[[Diageo Scotland Limited]] | ||
*[[General Mills Berwick Limited]]<ref> FAME Financial Database [http://fame.bvdep.com/version-2007615/cgi/template.dll?checkathens=1&kick=1&product=1&user=strlassclairehark&pw=%3cRomK5%2bPK%2fvWmIR0goQ%3e Scotch Whisky Association] Last Accessed 2nd July 2007 (subscription required) </ref> | *[[General Mills Berwick Limited]]<ref> FAME Financial Database [http://fame.bvdep.com/version-2007615/cgi/template.dll?checkathens=1&kick=1&product=1&user=strlassclairehark&pw=%3cRomK5%2bPK%2fvWmIR0goQ%3e Scotch Whisky Association] Last Accessed 2nd July 2007 (subscription required) </ref> | ||
| − | + | *[[Federal Express]]- non executive director <ref> 9 | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Alcohol Industry People|Walsh, Paul]] | [[Category:Alcohol Industry People|Walsh, Paul]] | ||
Revision as of 16:12, 3 June 2008
Dr Paul Walsh is the chief executive of Diageo the worlds largest alcohol company,which made sales of £7.48 billion in 2007, more than 60% more than its nearest rival. The company outsells the competition in every emerging market except for China, and Walsh makes no secret of his determination to catch up with Pernod Ricard in this key territory. Walsh was recently ranked the second most powerful influence over what the world will be drinking in 2008 by The Drinks Business an online trade magazine. [1]
Walsh was listed by the Guardian as ranking 16th in the top twenty earners in Britain in 2003, with a salary of £3,457,909.[1] He joined Grand Metroploitan in 1982 going on to become CEO of the Pillsbury Company in 1992. He was appointed to the Diageo Board in 1997 and became its CEO in 2000.
Non-Executive Director of Federal Express Corporation[2], Non-Executive Director of Centrica PLC (amongst whose brands are British Gas and a number of other suppliers of gas, electricity and telecommunications)[3],
Paul Walsh on business in the UK: 'The UK's enterprise culture needs strengthening. We need those who seek to legislate, regulate, or otherwise influence opinion to see business as an inherently good thing, creating prosperity and the foundation on which the institutions of civil society can flourish. We need to change the culture of this country so that enterprise is celebrated.'[4]
Affiliations
- Diageo CEO
- The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum Director
- Centrica Plc Director, brands include British Gas Cite error: Closing
</ref>missing for<ref>tag - Henley Management Centre Cite error: Closing
</ref>missing for<ref>tag - Federal Express- non executive director <ref> 9
References
- ↑ The Drinks Business Website DB Top 50: The Influencers Last accessed December 4th 2007
