Diageo plc is a British multinational alcoholic beverage company headquartered in London, England. The company was founded in 1997 through the merger of Guinness plc and food and beverage wholesaler Grand Metropolitan PLC, though many of its brands trace their roots back far earlier — some as far as the 17th century. Today, Diageo operates from 132 sites across nearly 180 countries, making it one of the world's largest producers of alcoholic beverages. Within its broad portfolio, Diageo proudly brews a diverse range of beers — from iconic global names to much-loved local heroes that resonate in communities around the world. Its most recognised beer brand is Guinness, the legendary Irish stout first brewed in Dublin in 1759 by Arthur Guinness. Guinness is now brewed in over 50 countries and sold in more than 150, cementing its place as one of the most recognised beer brands on the planet. Beyond Guinness, Diageo's beer portfolio extends across Africa and other regions through local brands brewed with locally sourced materials. In Kenya, for example, East African Breweries Limited (EABL) operates under the Diageo group and holds the title of the largest beer brand in Africa within the group. With a taproom experience at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin and a global brewing footprint, Diageo continues to shape the international beer landscape.