Deirdre M.

Deirdre M. has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Deirdre currently serves as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair at The Duckhorn Portfolio, a prominent luxury wine company. Prior to that, they held positions as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair at Haleon, a global consumer health company, and as a Non-Executive Director at Kimberly-Clark, a multinational company known for its consumer brands. Deirdre also has a background in finance and held various roles at Diageo, including President of Diageo North America and CFO of Diageo plc. Deirdre also has experience in finance and audit at Joseph E. Seagram & Sons Inc. and began their career as a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited.

Deirdre M. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from NYU Stern School of Business, graduating in 1984. Deirdre later pursued their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a concentration in Finance and International Business from Columbia Business School, completing their degree in 1991.