Ivan Menezes, former boss of drinks giant Diageo, dies after short illness at 63

He has built an extraordinary legacy. Ivan leaves behind many friends and a beloved family, and our thoughts are particularly with his wife, Shibani, and his two children, Nikhil and Rohini. On behalf of the board, executive committee and all our employees, we extend our deepest sympathies to them.”

Shocked & numbed two hear of passing of #IvanMenezes, my classmate at Columba’s & Stephen’s. A more gentle laid back & easy going soul would be difficult to find. I used to joke with him as to how, with these traits, he could head a multinational like #Diageo, which he so ably did. RIP my friend."