Overview

Gender

female

Ms. Mikells is the Chief Financial Officer and a member of the board of directors of Diageo plc, a position she has held since November 2015. Previously, Ms. Mikells served as Chief Financial Officer of Xerox Corporation from May 2013 to November 2015, ADT Security Services from April 2012 to May 2013 and Nalco Company from October 2010 to December 2011.


From 1994 to October 2010, Ms. Mikells served in roles of increasing responsibility for UAL Corporation, the parent company of United Airlines, including Vice President of Investor Relations for United, Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, Vice President and Treasurer, Vice President of Corporate Real Estate, Director of Corporate Planning and Chief Financial Officer of Mileage Plus. Most recently, Ms. Mikells served as UAL Corporation's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, positions she was appointed to in July 2009 and named to in August 2008, respectively. She serves on the Board of Trustees of the Ravina Festival Association in Chicago.


Ms. Mikells has demonstrated the ability to lead the financial management of multi-national, complex organizations. Her extensive experience as a senior leader in corporate finance has provided her with skills in key management disciplines that are relevant to the oversight of the Company's business, including strategic planning, financial reporting, capital markets, investor relations, regulatory affairs, talent development and risk management.