UK: Diageo's Walsh steps down from SWA chair for Edrington Group's Curle
By Olly Wehring | 2 December 2011
The Scotch Whisky Association has lined up the chief executive of The Edrington Group to replace Diageo's CEO as its chairman.
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The Scotch Whisky Association has lined up the chief executive of The Edrington Group to replace Diageo's CEO as its chairman.

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