Diageo to face almost three weeks of strikes over job cuts

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    "title": "Why Does Diageo (LSE:DGE) Boss Face Scrutiny Over Pay Amid Job Cuts? - Kalkine Media",
    "excerpt": "Recent News Why Is Bytes Technology Group (LSE:BYIT) Buying Back Stock Again This... How Is Sage (LSE:SGE) Strengthening Its Balance Sheet With A New Bond... Why Is Persimmon (LSE:PSN) Being Dropped From The Blue-Chip Index This... Why Are Vistry Group (LSE:VTY) Shares Sliding Again This Week? Make Kalkine Media My Trusted Source Diageo plc (LSE:DGE) Consumer Defensive Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE) 1574.00 GBX -6.000 ↓ 0.380% Last Updated at: 2026-07-17T15:39:00Z , a constituent of the FTSE 100 ,, the London-listed owner of Guinness, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, has drawn scrutiny over a potential bumper pay package for its chief executive even as the drinks giant pushes through job cuts under a sweeping turnaround plan. The dual narrative of executive reward alongside workforce reductions has stirred debate among investors and commentators alike. The stock remains one we track closely as part of our Consumer Stocks coverage. The chief executive, brought in to spearhead a recovery after a difficult stretch for the group, has told shareholders there remains hard work ahead in efforts to boost sales and profit amid tight consumer spending on premium spirits. The turnaround programme includes a substantial cost-saving target designed to streamline operations and restore margins that had come under pressure in recent years. Alongside the strategic reset, Diageo has confirmed a reduction in...",
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