Mandarin Oriental International Limited announced the appointment of Cristina Diezhandino as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, with effect from 1 August 2024. She will also join the Company's Remuneration and Nominations Committees. Cristina is the Chief Marketing Officer and a member of the Executive Committee of Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, with USD 20.26 billion in net sales from over 200 brands in 180 countries.

Cristina has worked at Diageo for over 18 years and has held a range of senior management roles. In her current role, Cristina is responsible for the marketing, innovation and digital transformation of some of the world's most iconic brands, including Diageo's luxury division. Since being appointed as Chief Marketing Officer in July 2020, she has led the transformation of Diageo's portfolio, elevating and embedding its brands into premium consumer spaces and developing Diageo's offering of luxury experiences and Brand Homes around the world.