Mey|Diageo Appoints Tuğba Doğru Barutçuoğlu as General Counsel

Mey|Diageo, the representative of a global community of more than 30,000 employees in 180 countries throughout the world, “celebrate the life everywhere every day!” together with the passionate team, has appointed Tuğba Doğru Barutçuoğlu as their new General Counsel.

Tuğba has taken over the position that was previously occupied by Meltem Azbazdar, who has been appointed as the General Counsel for Diageo's Northern Europe, Eastern Europe, and MENA regions.

As the General Counsel at Mey|Diageo, Tuğba brings a wealth of expertise in Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, and Commercial Litigation. With a track record of 13 years at Mey İçki, she has been a key contributor to the company's success, providing legal and compliance counsel with dedication and commitment.

Having started its journey with a tradition dating back to 1862, Mey|Diageo continues to uphold its legacy while embracing new opportunities and experiences in the international arena. With Tuğba as General Counsel, Mey|Diageo's vision to celebrate life everywhere, every day, will undoubtedly reach new heights.

Tuğba Doğru Barutçuoğlu's vast experience and knowledge in various legal domains, including Compliance, Data Privacy, Anti-Money Laundering, Antitrust, and more, make her an asset to the company. Her exceptional leadership and legal expertise will undoubtedly contribute to Mey|Diageo's ongoing growth and success.

What personal and professional skills do you believe are most important for your role at Mey|Diageo? Can you discuss the role's challenges and benefits?

As a legal professional at Mey|Diageo, the role demands being the strategic business partner, business enabler and the value creator together with having strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, operational business, and finance acumen.

Regulatory complexities of being a highly regulated market are the main challenges. Being a part of a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer; allow the opportunity to learn from across the world and share and drive our success and enthusiasm of “celebrating life” forward.