• September 10, 2010

Diageo has appointed Sheila Stanziale to the position of president, Diageo-Guinness USA, effective Oct. 4.

Stanziale will have responsibility for the growth and development of all of the company's beer business in the U.S., including Guinness, Red Stripe, Smithwick's, Harp and Kilkenny, as well as Smirnoff Ice flavored malt beverages and Smirnoff Premium Malt Mixed drinks.

She will serve on the North American executive team and report to Diageo USA president Larry Schwartz.

Stanziale, most recently VP, sales and execution for PepsiCo's $700-million restaurant business, has also served in executive positions at Nabisco and General Mills. Her roles have spanned sales, marketing, supply-chain and finance.