6-K

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 7, 2009

Diageo plc

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

England

(Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

8 Henrietta Place, London W1G 0NB

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F þ                    Form 40-F o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o                    No þ

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE FILED AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS ON FORM F-3 (FILE NOS. 333-110804, 333-132732 AND 333-153488) AND REGISTRATION STATEMENTS ON FORM S-8 (FILE NOS. 333-153481 AND 333-154338) AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.

On April 24, 2009, Peggy Bruzelius, age 59, was appointed a non-executive director of Diageo plc with immediate effect.  Ms Bruzelius is Chairman of Lancelot Asset Management in Sweden. She also serves as Vice Chairman of AB Electrolux, and sits on the boards of Akzo Nobel NV and Syngenta AG.

Ms Bruzelius has disclosed no shareholding in Diageo plc and no other relationships with Diageo plc. Her remuneration will consist of a base salary of £75,000 per annum, plus other benefits in the amount of £1,250, where other benefits may include company car and driver, fuel, product allowance, financial counselling and medical insurance.  In addition, as an overseas based non-executive director, Ms Bruzelius may receive an allowance of £3,000 each time she is required to travel to attend board and committee meetings to reflect the additional time commitment involved.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1	—	Press Release, dated April 24, 2009

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the registrants has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.

	Diageo plc
	(Registrant)
Date: May 6, 2009	By:	/s/ Paul Tunnacliffe
	Name:	Paul Tunnacliffe
	Title:	Company Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

24 April 2009

DIAGEO ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

As previously notified, Bill Shanahan, having served for 10 years and in line with governance practice on the tenure of non-executive directors, will retire as a non-executive director of the company on 30 April 2009.

Separately, Diageo has announced the appointment with immediate effect of Peggy Bruzelius to the Diageo Board. Her responsibilities will include membership of the Audit Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee. Ms Bruzelius is Chairman of Lancelot Asset Management in Sweden. She also serves as Vice Chairman of AB Electrolux, and sits on the boards of Akzo Nobel NV and Syngenta AG.

Commenting on these changes, Diageo Chairman Dr Franz Humer said:

“Bill has made a significant contribution to Diageo over the past ten years, providing insightful counsel to the company from his great experience in consumer goods.  On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank him and wish him well for the future.

“I am delighted to welcome Peggy to the Diageo Board.  Peggy has a long and distinguished career in both management and advisory capacities across a range of industries, which I believe will be of great benefit to our company.”

ENDS

Enquiries

Diageo Investor Relations

Stephen Howe

+44 (0)20 7927 4216                                                                

Stephen.howe@diageo.com                                                                

Diageo Media Relations

James Crampton

+44 (0)20 7927 4613

james.crampton@diageo.com

Notes to Editor

About Peggy Bruzelius

Peggy Bruzelius was formerly Managing Director of ABB Financial Services AB, a subsidiary of ABB the power and automation technologies provider based in Switzerland, and was instrumental in establishing investment management and stock brokerage firms across the Nordic region. Subsequently Ms Bruzelius headed the Asset Management arm of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, following which she has built up an international and diverse portfolio of non executive roles across a range of sectors including electrical goods, agrochemicals, automotive manufacturing, healthcare and food retailing. She is on the board of the Stockholm School of Economics and chairs the Swedish Board of Higher Education.

About Diageo

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines, and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

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.