Diageo plc (the "Company") announces the following in respect of Mr Javier Ferrán, who will be appointed a director of the Company with effect from 22 July 2016 (as previously announced).

a:   in respect of Listing Rules paragraph 9.6.13 (1), Mr Ferrán is currently a director of SABMiller plc and Associated British Foods plc (as previously announced).

b:    in respect of Listing Rules paragraphs 9.6.13 (2), (3),(4),(5) and (6), there are no such details to disclose.

V Cooper

Assistant Company Secretary

20 May 2016