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Leadership on tap: an evening with Diageo’s commercial leaders

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New York City, New York, United States
Leadership on tap: an evening with Diageo’s commercial leaders
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The best careers, like the best spirits, are carefully crafted — and it all starts with the right blend of people in the room. Join the leaders who know how to build the right relationships, stay curious, and keep raising the bar (Yes, pun intended).

Join Diageo and PowerToFly on Tuesday, May 12th at their New York office located at 3 World Trade Center, for an invite-only evening of networking, storytelling, and real career insight, designed for mid–senior commercial professionals in the NYC area.

No watered-down networking here: This is an opportunity to make real lasting connections with industry leaders, learn about industry trends, and build your network by meeting like-minded professionals devoted to both innovation and inclusion.

During this event, you'll:

🥂 Hear directly from Diageo's commercial leaders on the scope, impact, and future of careers in the spirits industry

💡 Gain candid insights into what it takes to grow and thrive in commercial roles at one of the world's most iconic beverage companies

🤝 Build meaningful connections with senior leaders, team members, and a curated community of like-minded commercial professionals

👩‍💼 Meet and learn from Diageo professionals who are leading the way in commercial at Diageo

🍸 Enjoy complimentary refreshments (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) and small bites

Agenda (ET, Subject to change):

  • 5:00 – 5:30 PM: Check-in & Networking
  • 5:30 – 5:35 PM: Opening remarks from PowerToFly
  • 5:35 – 5:45 PM: Keynote from Diageo
  • 5:45 – 6:00 PM: Panel discussion with Diageo leaders
    • Chante Butler, Vice President, Inclusion & Diversity North America
    • Sarah Yu, Director, Commercial Growth Transformation
    • Rebecca Robinson, Senior Manager, Commercial Planning for Diageo Non-Alcoholic Beverages
    • Ishell Escalona, Manager, eCommerce Content & Syndication
    • Hannah Pulio, Vice President, Commercial Transformation
  • 6:00 – 6:15 PM: Audience Q&A
  • 6:15 – 6:20 PM: Closing remarks
  • 6:20 – 7:00 PM: Networking & Refreshments


Whether you're curious about where your career could go next or simply looking to expand your network with people who get it. Some opportunities are too good to let sit on the shelf.

About Diageo: Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol, home to an iconic portfolio of brands including Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Don Julio, Guinness, and more. With a presence in over 180 countries, Diageo's commercial teams are at the heart of connecting the world to the brands people love — through strategy, storytelling, and an unrelenting drive to grow. At Diageo, commercial careers aren't just jobs. They're a chance to shape culture, build relationships, and leave a mark on an industry that touches nearly every celebration on earth.

About PowerToFly: PowerToFly is a women-run career platform connecting talent with companies that prioritize inclusion. With 2,000+ events hosted in partnership with leading brands like Meta, Salesforce, and Deloitte, PowerToFly helps professionals unlock new opportunities and thrive in workplaces built for everyone.

Accessibility Note:
All RSVP’d attendees are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, or age. If you need assistance to fully participate, please contact hi@powertofly.com

Meet The Speakers

Chante Butler
Chante Butler
Vice President, Inclusion & Diversity North America, Diageo

Chante Butler joined Diageo North America in October 2023 as Vice President, Inclusion and Diversity. In this role she focuses on developing a fully integrated, cross-functional strategy to build a culture where all employees feel a sense of belonging and thrive in meeting Diageo’s business goals.

Prior to Diageo, Chante headed the DEI function at Flatiron Health, a health technology firm with a mission to improve and extend lives via learnings from individuals living with cancer. Her expertise combines a deep understanding of DEI principles and practices with extensive business experience and a proven track record of driving organizational change.

Prior to Flatiron, she spent several years providing strategic advice and counsel to a broad array of companies at the global consulting firms of Accenture and Deloitte and Touche. Chante also brings an entrepreneurial spirit: early in her career, she founded her own consulting firm providing engineering, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology Fortune 500 companies. She is also part of the ownership group of the Cape Town Tigers, the three-time South African Basketball Club Champions, competing in the NBA Africa/FIBA Basketball Africa League.

Sarah Yu
Sarah Yu
Director, Commercial Growth Transformation, Diageo

Sarah currently serves at Director, Commercial Growth Transformation at Diageo.

Rebecca Robinson
Rebecca Robinson
Senior Manager, Commercial Planning for Diageo Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Rebecca Robinson is Senior Manager of Commercial Planning for Diageo’s Non-Alcohol Beverage organization, where she leads a team of commercial marketers who connect brand strategy to in-market execution. She has over two decades of beverage industry experience, spanning retail and on-premise sales, regional marketing, national brand management and new product development, sales for high-growth startups and trade marketing. Rebecca began her career at Moët Hennessy, rising from a graduate intern to brand manager for a portfolio of premium wine brands; prior to joining Diageo, she led sales for emerging canned beverage startups, scaling distribution and opening new markets. Rebecca strives to blend corporate discipline with entrepreneurial agility. She is passionate about driving consumer-centric growth, developing new talent, and shaping the future of the no- and low-alcohol category.

Ishell Escalona
Ishell Escalona
Manager, eCommerce Content & Syndication, Diageo

Ishell is an accomplished Project Manager with over 10 years of experience managing million-dollar projects and leading cross-functional teams to plan, build, and launch global and local market implementations. She currently serves as Manager, eCommerce Content & Syndication at Diageo.

Hannah Pulio
Hannah Pulio
Vice President, Commercial Transformation, Diageo
Vice President, Commercial Transformation at Diageo. Hannah currently serves as Previously held leadership roles across Diageo’s Corporate Strategy, Innovation, and Commercial teams, shaping breakthrough innovation, new business models, and long-term growth strategies. Prior to Diageo, served in PepsiCo’s Global Strategy organization, contributing to enterprise-defining initiatives including major acquisitions, new platforms, and global supply transformation.