During the past decade, Diageo's total shareholder returns have strongly outperformed the FTSE100, and the company has continued its progressive policy to increase dividends every year. In January 2023, Mr. Menezes was awarded a Knighthood for services to Business and to Equality in His Majesty The King's 2023 New Year Honours List. Prior to being appointed Chief Operating Officer in October 2022, Ms. Crew was President, Diageo North America and Global Supply, leading Diageo's largest market to 14% organic net sales growth in fiscal 2022, following on from 20% organic net sales growth in the prior year. Ms. Crew originally joined the Diageo Board as a Non-Executive Director in April 2019, before stepping down from the Board when appointed President, Diageo North America in July 2020. Ms.