Brendan O’Grady is to join the international drinks company, Diageo to lead its global brand and communications team

Brendan O’Grady is to join the international drinks company, Diageo to lead its global brand and communications team. O’Grady joins Diageo after six years at the Guardian Media Group as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer.  Before joining the Guardian and Observer owner, O’Grady was senior vice-president, corporate and financial communications, at global education business Pearson.