A conversation with HR leader Davis Aguilar on Diageo’s shift toward simplicity, agility, and world-class HR excellence. 

In this episode, Davis Aguilar—Global Head of HR Operations at Diageo, the global spirits company behind brands like Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, and Captain Morgan—shares how the organisation is transforming HR through operational excellence, cultural alignment, and smarter technology. He discusses the shift toward simplified workflows using ServiceNow and Workday, the importance of leadership sponsorship, and why cultural readiness is crucial when delivering change across 29,000 employees in 67 markets. 

Davis also explores the realities of transformation on the ground, from unexpected digital adoption among remote field workers in Mexico to the evolving needs of a diverse, multi-generational workforce. He reflects on Diageo’s cautious but intentional approach to generative AI, the enduring relevance of human skills, and the company’s ambition to create an internal experience as strong as its world-famous brands. 

If you’ve got an idea for a topic, would like to propose a guest for the show or discuss any of the points raised in this episode with a ServiceNow representative, just send an email to executivecircleuki@servicenow.com  

And if you are not already an EXECUTIVE CIRCLE member and would like to learn more about our exclusive membership and all the benefits it brings, please visit.  

A conversation with HR leader Davis Aguilar on Diageo&rsquo;s shift toward simplicity, agility, and world-class HR excellence.&nbsp;
In this episode, Davis Aguilar&mdash;Global Head of HR Operations at Diageo, the global spirits company behind brands like Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, and Captain Morgan&mdash;shares how the organisation is transforming HR through operational excellence, cultural alignment, and smarter technology. He discusses the shift toward simplified workflows using ServiceNow and Workday, the importance of leadership sponsorship, and why cultural readiness is crucial when delivering change across 29,000 employees in 67 markets.&nbsp;
Davis also explores the realities of transformation on the ground, from unexpected digital adoption among remote field workers in Mexico to the evolving needs of a diverse, multi-generational workforce. He reflects on Diageo&rsquo;s cautious but intentional approach to generative AI, the enduring relevance of human skills, and the company&rsquo;s ambition to create an internal experience as strong as its world-famous brands.&nbsp;
If&nbsp;you&rsquo;ve&nbsp;got an idea for a topic, would like to propose a guest for the show or discuss any of the points raised in this episode with a ServiceNow representative, just send an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:executivecircleuki@servicenow.com">executivecircleuki@servicenow.com</a> &nbsp;
And if you are not already an EXECUTIVE CIRCLE member and would like to learn more about our exclusive membership and all the benefits it brings, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.servicenow.com/uk/executive-circle/subscribe.html">visit</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The ServiceNow UK and Ireland EXECUTIVE CIRCLE podcast invites listeners to hear debate and discussion on the issues of the day, elevating conversation away from products to focus on the bigger business opportunities. Embrace knowledge, access new perspectives and help define the future.

Visit the EXECUTIVE CIRCLE insights hub to discover more inspiring content and to join the community: https://www.servicenow.com/uk/executive-circle.html

The ServiceNow UK and Ireland EXECUTIVE CIRCLE podcast invites listeners to hear debate and discussion on the issues of the day, elevating conversation away from products to focus on the bigger business opportunities. Embrace knowledge, access new perspectives and help define the future. Visit the EXECUTIVE CIRCLE insights hub to discover more inspiring content and to join the community: https://www.servicenow.com/uk/executive-circle.html

EXECUTIVE CIRCLE Podcast

The ServiceNow UK and Ireland Executive Circle podcast invites listeners to hear debate and discussion on the issues of the day, elevating conversation away from products to focus on the bigger business opportunities. Embrace knowledge, access new perspectives and help define the future. 

The ServiceNow UK and Ireland Executive Circle podcast invites listeners to hear debate and discussion on the issues of the day, elevating conversation away from products to focus on the bigger business opportunities. Embrace knowledge, access new perspectives and help define the future.

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