Dan Hamilton
Industry Nominee Director representing Spirits & Cocktails Australia (appointed 26 May 2025).
Qualifications:
BA (Acc & Intl Bus)
Experience:
Dan Hamilton is currently Managing Director of Diageo Australia, having been in role since October 2023, overseeing strategy and operations across the integrated demand and production operations. This includes delivering outstanding growth for Diageo’s leading portfolio of international spirits brands along with Bundaberg Rum, the home of Australian distilling. Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks business operating across some 180 countries globally and representing 200 plus brands
Prior to returning home to Australia, Dan led a transformation of Diageo’s business in Korea and Japan, two of Asia’s largest and most dynamic premium international beer and spirits markets. With 14 years’ experience with Diageo, he has also held General Management positions in Europe, Japan and China, as well functional leadership roles in business development and strategy across Asia Pacific.
Prior to joining Diageo, Dan held strategy and business development positions in the hospitality industry including Director Business Development and Strategy for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Greater China and Business Development Director IHG Japan.
Dan is well known for his positive leadership style, focused on harnessing growth opportunities, investing in the development of people and building strong mutually beneficial relationships with customers and stakeholders.