Diageo has announced that its chief executive Sir Ivan Menezes has passed away, aged 63, following a brief illness.
At the end of March, he announced his intention to retire and step down as chief executive on 30 June, following 10 years leading the company.
At the start of this week, Diageo promoted Debra Crew to interim chief executive, as Menezes underwent emergency surgery for medical conditions including a stomach ulcer.