TO:

Regulatory Information Service

RE:

PARAGRAPH 9.6.13 OF THE LISTING RULES

Diageo plc (the 'Company') announces the following in respect of Kathryn Mikells, who was appointed a director of the Company with effect from 9 November 2015 (as previously announced).

a:   in respect of Listing Rules paragraph 9.6.13 (1), Ms Mikells is a director of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

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

9 November 2015

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