London-based liquor giant Diageo has decided to nominate John Kennedy as a non-executive director on the board of United Spirits.

He replaces Nick Blazquez, who will leave Diageo to pursue new opportunities and challenges, a press statement from Diageo said. Blazquez will continue as a Diageo nominee non-executive director on the USL Board until the end of the calendar year. Kennedy is currently President, Europe, Russia and Turkey.