Francisco Javier Ferrán Larraz (born August 1956) is a Spanish businessman.[1] He was president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Bacardi from 2003 to 2004.[2][3]
Javier Ferrán | |
|---|---|
| Born | Francisco Javier Ferrán Larraz August 1956 (age 68) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Education | University of Barcelona ESADE University of Miami |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Chairman, Diageo |
| Term | January 2017- |
| Predecessor | Franz Humer |
| Board member of | Diageo Lion Capital LLP Associated British Foods Agrolimen |
Ferrán has been the chairman of Diageo since January 2017, when Franz Humer retired.[4][5] His Diageo tenure was renewed in 2023 for three further years and is set to expire in October 2025.[6] Ferrán also chairs British Airways' parent company, International Consolidated Airlines Group.[7]
Early life and education
editFerrán was born in August 1956.[8] He graduated from the University of Barcelona and received a BA and MBA from ESADE, in Barcelona.[1][2] He later earned an MA in Computer Information Systems from the University of Miami in 1984.[1]
Career
editFrom 1979 to 1984, he worked for Lloyds TSB, including two years as vice President of the Miami, Florida branch.[1] He joined Martini & Rossi in 1985, where he later served as Managing Director.[1] He joined Bacardi in 1992, and served as regional president for Europe, Middle East and Africa from 1994.[1][2] He served as president and CEO from March 2003 to November 2004.[1][2][9] During his time at Bacardi, he oversaw the acquisition of Grey Goose vodka.[10]
Since 2019, he has served as an operating partner with BlackRock's private equity fund. He was previously a partner of the London-based private equity firm Lion Capital LLP from 2005 to 2019.[1][2][3] He has been a director at SABMiller.[11] He is also on the board of directors of Associated British Foods and Agrolimen.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Javier Ferrán Ph.D. "Javier Ferrán Ph.D.: Executive Profile & Biography - Bloomberg". Investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 2016-11-30.[dead link]
- ^ a b c d e "Javier Ferrán". www.lioncapital.com. Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "Associated British Foods plc - About us - Board and committees - Board of directors". Abf.co.uk. 2016-09-17. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ "Diageo appoints new chairman of the board, Javier Ferran, who will take over from Dr Franz Humer from 2017". City A.M. 2016-05-18. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ Thomas Mulier (2016-05-18). "Diageo Says Javier Ferran to Replace Chairman Franz Humer". Bloomberg.com. Bloomberg. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ "Guinness owner Diageo hunts new chairman amid sales slowdown". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "Anyone for Pimm's? Diageo seeks buyer for British summer staple". Yahoo News. 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "Francisco Javier FERRÁN LARRAZ - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
- ^ Paul J. Davies, Bacardi chief resigns after one year, The Financial Times, November 22, 2004
- ^ "Diageo names Javier Ferrán as new chairman". www.ft.com. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "Diageo names SABMiller director Javier Ferrán as chairman". Reuters. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2024.