Karen Lilley Harris

Karen Lilley Harris has extensive experience in brand management and innovation within the beverage alcohol industry, currently serving as Vice President for Don Julio Tequila at Diageo since August 2011. Throughout a robust career at Diageo, roles have included Vice President of Innovation, Director of Innovation for North American Whiskey, and Brand Manager for notable entities such as Johnnie Walker and Baileys Irish Cream. Earlier career experience includes an internship in brand management at Ketel One Vodka and a position as Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, focusing on public sector communications strategies. Karen Lilley Harris holds an MBA in Brand Management from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from William & Mary.