Syl Saller — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2020 for services to business and equality in the workplace.
Serves as a Board Member, Non-Executive Director (NED), Advisor, and Executive Coach.
Former Global Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer for Diageo Plc, overseeing marketing, innovation, and digital transformation for brands including Johnnie Walker, Guinness, and Smirnoff.
Chaired Distill Ventures' Investment Committee, overseeing £100m investments in innovative products and emerging brands.
President of the Marketing Society and on the Board of the Marketing Academy.
Formerly a Non-Executive Director, NomCo Chair, and Member of the Remuneration Committee of Domino’s Pizza Group plc.
Inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame in 2018.

Biography

Syl Saller CBE is a distinguished executive known for her leadership in marketing and innovation. She served as the Global Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer for Diageo Plc, where she was responsible for all global marketing, digital transformation, design, innovation, R&D, and the luxury division, Reserve. Her tenure at Diageo involved overseeing iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Guinness, and Smirnoff.