Cuts announcedThursday 6th August 2026One major outlet so far
Diageo announces job cuts
DiageoSignsConsumer & retailUK
Diageo announced plans to nearly double Guinness production and cut jobs as part of a turnaround plan.
“Lewis, who earned the "Drastic Dave" moniker in the City for his cost-cutting zeal, promised to deliver $1bn of annual savings over two years through a restructuring that would cost $1.2bn and was aimed at making the company more agile.”
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- 6th Aug
The Guardian Major outlet
Diageo announced plans to nearly double Guinness production and cut jobs as part of a turnaround plan.
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