PRESS RELEASE

7 June 2012
Embargo: For Immediate Release

SCDI COMMENT ON DIAGEO INVESTMENT

Commenting on news that Diageo is to invest £1 billion in Scotland, SCDI Chief Executive, Dr Lesley Sawers said:

“We welcome this announcement as a vote of confidence in the skills and expertise of the Diageo team in Scotland and recognition of the growing significance of the global market for Scotch whisky.

“Over time, this investment will have a positive impact on our shared ambition of the doubling of Scotland's exports over the coming decade, and create much-needed employment, particularly in rural parts of the country.

“The SCDI team looks forward to working with Diageo as it continues to grow its Scottish presence.”

ENDS

Note to editors

SCDI is Scotland's leading independent economic development organisation
representing 1,200 companies, SMEs, public sector bodies, charities, trade unions and
faith groups.

For further information, please contact James Alexander, SCDI Policy and
Communications Manager on 0141 222 9728 or 07762 023 985.

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