Director, State Government Relations

• Government Relations Strategy & Advocacy • Develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy for an assigned portfolio of states, aligned with Diageo’s North America business priorities and broader Corporate Relations strategy. • Represent Diageo before governors’ offices, state legislatures, regulatory agencies and other state and local policymakers, building trusted relationships and advocating effectively on behalf of the company. • Establish clear advocacy objectives and strategies for priority issues and continuously evaluate progress, external developments and business needs to adapt plans as appropriate. • Identify opportunities for Diageo to proactively shape the policy environment rather than solely respond to legislative and regulatory developments. • Coordinate with federal government relations, communications and other Corporate Relations colleagues where issues cross jurisdictions or require an integrated external affairs strategy. • Policy, Legislative & Regulatory Leadership • Anticipate and assess emerging legislative, regulatory and political developments that could create risks or opportunities for Diageo, its brands, customers and consumers. • Lead state-level policy strategy on issues affecting the beverage alcohol sector and Diageo’s business, including taxation, market access and route-to-market, digital commerce and delivery, regulatory modernization, product and category treatment, responsible drinking, sustainability and other emerging issues. • Translate complex policy developments into clear commercial and reputational implications for senior leaders and business partners. • Develop policy positions, advocacy materials, executive briefings, testimony, talking points and other communications that articulate Diageo’s perspective credibly and persuasively. • Provide timely, actionable counsel and recommendations to senior management on significant legislative and regulatory developments.