Earlier this month, Wilson Del Socorro was appointed Corporate Relations Director for Asia Pacific (APAC). Based in Singapore, Mr Del Socorro will be working with the regional and market teams to lead Diageo’s corporate relations agenda covering public policy and government affairs, communications, and sustainability efforts. He will also play a leadership role in driving the business' sustainability ambitions.
“Wilson brings with him extensive public policy experience and industry knowledge as well as a strong track record of leading teams beyond borders,” says Sam Fischer, Diageo's outgoing President, Asia Pacific and Global Travel. “I am confident that Wilson will be influential in helping to drive the next chapter of growth for us in Asia Pacific supporting our markets and partnering with our network of stakeholders as we continue to deliver on performance and create a positive impact in the communities within which we operate.”
Mr Del Socorro has been with Diageo for almost ten years covering a range of roles in Asia and the UK. He was most recently the Global Director of Government Affairs based in London where he led an international team of policy experts and economists to develop and implement the company’s global strategy on public policy, international trade, and regulatory affairs.
He said, “I am delighted to be back in Singapore and lead the company’s corporate relations agenda across Asia-Pacific, a diverse and exciting region that will be an engine of future growth for our sector. Diageo has such a strong story to tell in this part of the world – from our outstanding collection of brands to our commitment to enrich the communities within which we operate through our Spirit of Progress 2030 plan.”
Before joining Diageo, Wilson was with KPMG Australia providing public policy and government relations advisory services to multinational clients across a range of industries. He has degrees in law and economics from the Australian National University and is an alumnus of the University of Oxford’s Reputation Academy program.