NORWALK, Conn., March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Savoy
magazine, a leading African-American business and lifestyle
publication, has named Perry Jones,
Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Distillation at Diageo
North America, a global leader in beverage alcohol, as one of its
2018 "Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America."
Mr. Jones has extensive food and beverage industry experience in
applying innovative approaches to end-to-end operations, supply
chain management, change management, procurement, supply planning,
commercialization, and contract manufacturing.
"We are honored that Savoy magazine has recognized Perry
for his leadership and accomplishments," said Alessandra Ginante,
Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Diageo North
America. "Celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive
environment for everyone is at the core of Diageo's
values."
Selection of the "Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America"
begins by examining the landscape of spheres of influence impacting
Savoy's readership including: corporate sector influence,
scholastic achievement, career growth, community outreach and
recognition. The information received from over 500 prospective
candidates in diverse fields was pre-screened by the selection
committee.
"Savoy is proud to present the 2018 'Most Influential
Blacks in Corporate America.' In this issue, we assembled an
elite representation of African-American men and women who have
been recognized for their executive and business leadership in
national and global-leading corporations," said L.P. Green, II,
Publisher of Savoy magazine. "These innovative trailblazers
have led efforts to foster growth for some of the country's
highest-performing companies throughout and beyond the US
market."
Savoy's full 2018 "Most Influential Blacks in Corporate
America" listing is available online at www.savoynetwork.com.
Diageo has been an early and active supporter of equal rights of
all people. On March 1, Diageo
North America CEO Deirdre Mahlan
joined more than 350 of her peers in pledging herself and Diageo to
take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and
experiences are welcomed and respected by signing the CEO Action
for Diversity & Inclusion™ Pledge.
The Savoy Magazine recognition is part of a growing list of
honors Diageo has earned for its commitment to diversity and
inclusion. Additional recent honors include:
- 2018 - Diageo earned 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign
Foundation's Annual Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ Workplace
Equality for the 10th consecutive year.
- 2018 – Diageo received the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate
Equality Award.
- 2018 – Diageo listed as a Top Company for Executive Women by
National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) for eighth
year.
- 2017 – Diageo named on Diversity MBA's 2017 "50 Out Front for
Diversity Leadership" list of the best places for women and diverse
managers to work for the sixth consecutive year.
- 2017 – Diageo named one of Working Mother Magazine's "100 Best
Companies" for the ninth consecutive year.
- 2017 – Diageo listed on Great Place to Work® Top 25 Best Global
Companies for fourth consecutive year.
- 2016 – Diageo named as one of the Best Places to Work for New
Dads Report by Fatherly.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage
alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including
Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit
and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas,
Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio,
Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO)
and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and our products are sold
in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information
about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at
www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking
resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways
to share best practice. Follow us on Twitter for news and
information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.
About Savoy magazine
Savoy magazine is a national
publication covering the power, substance and style of African
American lifestyle. From entertainment to sports, business to
politics, design to style, Savoy is a cultural catalyst for the
African-American community that showcases and drives positive
dialogue on and about Black culture. Savoy is published quarterly
and distributed via subscriptions and newsstands worldwide. Visit
Savoy at www.savoynetwork.com.
Caroline Dennis, Diageo
203.247.3598
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