Venky Iyer

Venky Balakrishnan Iyer is Global Vice President, Futures at Diageo where he is tasked with spotting & seizing inflections in technology to unlock new growth. His remit includes Diageo Tech Ventures – Diageo’s vehicle for partnerships, investments & new ventures in emerging tech. Over the last 12 years, Venky has held senior positions at Diageo including Global VP of Digital & E-commerce and Global Marketing Director on Smirnoff, the world’s #1 premium spirit.

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of international brands across spirits and beer. These brands include: Johnnie Walker, Ketel One, Ciroc, Bulleit, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.