Sir Ivan Manuel Menezeswas an Indian-British-American business executive. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Diageo, a FTSE 100 British multinational alcoholic beverages company, from 2013 until his death in 2023, succeeding Paul S. Walsh.
Career
Menezes joined Diageo in 1997 and has held various senior positions including: Chief Operating Officer; Chairman, Latin America & the Caribbean; Chairman, Asia Pacific; President and CEO, Diageo North America; and Chief Operating Officer, Diageo North America. Menezes is a non-executive director of the US-based fashion retailer Coach, Inc.
He was knighted in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to business and equality.
