Katy Vallance is a distinguished leader in Sustainability and Supply at Diageo, currently serving as the Head of Circularity for European Spirits. Since July 2024, she has spearheaded circular economy initiatives such as Diageo’s global partnership with ecoSPIRITS, gathering valuable insights on what it takes to deliver circularity, at scale, for the on-trade. With over a decade at Diageo, Katy brings a wealth of experience across Commercial, Marketing Procurement, and Supply, which she now leverages to drive Diageo’s Spirit of Progress ambitions. A graduate with First Class Honours in Geography & Business Management from the University of Glasgow, she combines her passion for sustainability and community engagement with a strong focus on commercial excellence in a global context. Based in Edinburgh, Katy enjoys outdoor pursuits with her fiancé Mark and their dachshund Suzi—when not baking or tackling DIY home projects.