Singapore, August 2026 — Diageo has appointed Sujay Wasan as President – Asia Pacific (APAC), further strengthening its global leadership team as the company accelerates its next phase of growth across one of its most strategically important regions. In his new role, he will lead Diageo’s Asia Pacific business, overseeing regional strategy, commercial growth, market expansion, organizational leadership, and long-term value creation across diverse markets.
A globally accomplished business leader with nearly three decades of international leadership experience across consumer goods, healthcare, marketing, and general management, Sujay brings deep expertise in business transformation, P&L management, regional leadership, brand strategy, innovation, and organizational growth. His extensive global experience positions him well to lead Diageo’s continued expansion and strengthen its presence across the Asia Pacific region.
Prior to joining Diageo, Sujay Wasan built an exceptional career spanning nearly 28 years at Procter & Gamble (P&G), where he held numerous senior global and regional leadership positions across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Australia, and the Middle East.
Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and Regional Leader – P&G Oral Care North America, leading the company’s US$5 billion Oral Care business with end-to-end P&L responsibility across research and development, manufacturing, product supply, sales, commercial operations, and organizational leadership. He was responsible for driving growth across globally recognized brands including Crest, Oral-B, and Fixodent, while leading an organization of more than 2,000 employees.
Before that, he served as Senior Vice President and Regional Leader – P&G HealthCare North America, where he led the company’s nearly US$3 billion Personal Health Care business across North America. He was responsible for overall business strategy, commercial execution, innovation, portfolio management, and sustained growth across leading healthcare brands including Vicks, Prilosec OTC, Pepto Bismol, Metamucil, Align, and Nervive.
Earlier, Sujay served as Chief Executive Officer – Personal Health Care International, leading P&G’s international healthcare business across more than 100 countries following the integration of the Merck Consumer Health acquisition. In this role, he oversaw a business valued at approximately US$2.5 billion, leading more than 5,000 employees across Asia, Europe, and Latin America while driving integration, commercial expansion, and organizational transformation.
During his distinguished career at P&G, he also served as Senior Vice President – Teva Joint Venture Asia, Middle East & Africa, Vice President & Head of Marketing and Brand Operations – ASEAN, Vice President – Australia & New Zealand, Vice President – Feminine Care ANZ/ASEAN/India/Japan/Korea, Senior Director – Global Feminine Care, Brand Director – Feminine Care ANZ/ASEAN/India, Brand Director – DACH, Brand Manager – Western Europe Snack & Beverage, Assistant Brand Manager – Global Design & Expansion, and European Sales Manager. Across these leadership assignments, he successfully drove regional expansion, business transformation, innovation, marketing excellence, category development, organizational capability, and profitable growth across multiple global markets.
With extensive international leadership experience across consumer goods, healthcare, commercial strategy, and business transformation, Sujay Wasan is exceptionally well-positioned to lead Diageo’s Asia Pacific business and drive the company’s continued regional growth and market leadership.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in premium alcoholic beverages, with a portfolio of more than 200 brands sold across 180 countries. Operating in over 135 countries with approximately 30,000 employees worldwide, the company owns many of the world’s most iconic spirits and beer brands. Through a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, responsible business practices, and premium brand building, Diageo continues to shape the future of the global beverage industry while creating long-term value for consumers, customers, and communities worldwide.
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