Maureen Rutabingwa

Maureen Rutabingwa is an accomplished professional specializing in spirits innovation and marketing within the beverage industry. Currently serving as the Head of Spirits Innovation for Africa at Diageo since July 2017, Maureen leads the implementation of the Spirits Innovation strategy across the continent. Previously, Maureen held roles such as Innovations Marketing Manager and Senior Innovations Manager at Diageo, where responsibilities included overseeing mainstream spirit innovation and managing key beer brands. With prior experience as Head of Client Services at MAAD Advertising and internships in marketing and communications, Maureen possesses a robust skill set in client satisfaction, event planning, and strategic marketing. Maureen holds a Master of Science in Leadership and Innovation from the University of York and a BSc in Business Management from the University of East Anglia, complemented by a Marketing Leadership Masterclass in 2023.