Patrick Gantier

Former Managing Director of Diageo Iberia and former Whisky & Tequila Europe

Patrick Gantier is a senior executive in the premium drinks industry, formerly serving as Managing Director of Diageo Iberia and Whisky & Tequila Europe Lead. At Diageo, he played a key role in strengthening the company’s presence across Spain and Portugal, including the creation and launch of the Diageo Iberia business unit. Before that, he was appointed General Manager for Southern Europe, leading Diageo’s activities across markets including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and France. His work has been closely connected to Diageo’s strategic focus on major spirits categories such as whisky and tequila, as well as the development of Iberia as an important European market for the company.