Diageo Canada recognized as a "Great Place To Work" in 2012

Beverage Alcohol Company recognized for fourth consecutive year

TORONTO, April 19, 2012 /CNW/ - Diageo Canada has, once again, been named one of the country's best workplaces by the Great Place to Work® Institute Canada, which published its annual rankings today.

2012 marks the fourth consecutive year in which the beverage alcohol leader has been awarded this special distinction, based on the Great Place to Work Institute's evaluation.

"We are thrilled to be celebrated for the fourth consecutive year," says Debra Kelly-Ennis, President & CEO, Diageo Canada.  "This is exciting news and a testament to our employees, who live our values, embrace our culture and demonstrate their passion and commitment to our customers, colleagues, and business every day. To be recognized and awarded for this is a true honour."

Diageo Canada continually strives to build an authentic and winning culture to ensure every employee realizes the difference he or she makes every day.  Their commitment to open communication maintains a platform of trust where employees unite to make Diageo a special, enduring and truly great place to work.

"We believe in celebrating life every day, everywhere.  This is reflected in our outstanding collection of brands and the positive difference we make in our communities that compels us to live and work with great passion."

From partnerships with national environmental organizations to ongoing local food bank support, Diageo Canada seeks to make a positive difference in the communities where they work and live.  "This is a source of inspiration and pride for all of us," says Kelly-Ennis.

Being ambassadors for responsible drinking is an important part of the culture at Diageo as every employee recognizes his or her role in helping consumers celebrate life everyday, everywhere responsibly.

ABOUT DIAGEO

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan's and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

Alanna Stone
Senior Manager, Communications & Public Relations
Diageo Canada
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