Farewell Rita! by Anand P https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34 Messages from Diageo en-us 2021-11-28 23:56:07 UTC 2026-03-05 22:22:19 UTC hello@padlet.com anandluckyanand https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1916754829 Hello Rita, firstly wishing you All the very best for your future endeavors. We will sure miss you in the team and especially you saying 'Hey Fam'. I personally will miss a good friend more than a colleague who was very supportive and always motivated, encouraged me to be a better person and guiding me not just professionally but also personally. Please always keep smiling and May God bless you with more success and a long healthy and happy life :-)
Regards, Hema]]> 2021-11-29 00:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1916754829 Your Highness!!! I am so sorry to hear you are leaving us. I will miss the sound of your infectious laugh and the sunshine that is always in your greetings. I am honored to have known and worked with you for the past 17 years. You are a valued co-worker, a great friend, and a phenomenal mother to your boys. I will miss you and I wish you all the best!!! Love you, Miss G gina_samalin https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1916787619 2021-11-29 00:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1916787619 https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1916881455 Hi Rita - You were my first face of Diageo outside of Ryan. Your warm personality and infectious smile made you the perfect onboarding buddy. And your love for Diageo made me feel like I was in the right place. Thank you for helping me settle in the company and for being at my beck and call for all the questions as I acclimated. I shall miss you as a colleague but I will mostly miss you as a friend. I wish you the very best in your new endeavors and have no doubt that you will do great! All the best - Lorine]]> 2021-11-29 02:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1916881455 https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918049365 Rita - I wish you all life's best and continued success. I have enjoyed working with you for 17 years - time sure flies. I will miss your smile and energy and sharing those gifts and talents with your many colleagues. Please keep in touch - you are a special person that always finds a way to make anyone you come in contact with better. Always enjoyed our parenting talks! All the best to you and your sons - Phil ]]> 2021-11-29 14:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918049365 Hi Rita https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918138846 Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors. Thank you for all your efforts over the past 17 (can it be?!) years - you have been a great ambassador for Diageo. All the best to you and your family. Cheers and congrats, Mike M]]> 2021-11-29 15:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918138846 Hi Rita - Wishing you all the very best in this next chapter! You have been a ray of sunshine since our first connection 17 years ago! You should be super proud for all you have accomplished over the years - and celebrating all of the great relationships and friendships along the way! I know that you will have huge continued success in future...All the best, Lisa G https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918210766

]]> 2021-11-29 15:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918210766 Dear Rita -Your smile is infectious, and I have enjoyed working with you over the years. I remember the millions of times I walked by your cube on the way to the 4th floor big kitchen or the elevators and chatting with you! Wishing you the best in your new endeavors you will continue to be a star wherever you go. Susan https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918294881 2021-11-29 16:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918294881 Dear Rita, serenascottram https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918747070 Wishing you all the best on your next adventure. I have so enjoyed working with you and deeply admire your passion for both work and life!  Please keep in touch so we can raise a Diageo cocktail together to toast to your new life phase!  Best, Serena]]> 2021-11-29 18:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918747070 Hello Rita....may the road ahead be filled with rainbows, health and plenty of wealth....Will miss seeing you around town! Keep smiling!! https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918969471 XOXO,
Joy Joy

]]> 2021-11-29 20:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1918969471 Hi Rita https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1919357061 All the best for your new adventures !
It was a pleasure working with you. You were one of the first people I met in the Canada GO and you made me feel so welcome. 
Take Care -Uta

]]> 2021-11-30 02:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1919357061 https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920431222 Rita - I will miss you so much! I'm at a loss for words.
Invaluable as a friend (first and foremost) - All the laughing, joking and teasing. Fun times!
As a coworker - The knowledge, guidance, assistance and patience
With all my love and the best for you and the boys. ]]> 2021-11-30 14:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920431222 Ms. Rita https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920431486 You are a phenomenal woman. I am honored to have known and worked with you here at Diageo. You've shown me the value of speaking up and staying true to myself. I will miss your ENERGY and beautiful smile. Congratulations to you love. Many blessing on your future endeavors. HUGS.....

Mahalia R]]> 2021-11-30 14:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920431486 Miss Rita https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920544523 It is with sadness that you are leaving but happiness for you as you start the next chapter in your career journey. I wish you all the best and the friendship bond that we have created will last forever. You are an amazing women and I'm so happy to call you my friend. Love You ~Naomi ]]> 2021-11-30 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920544523 Rita - wishing you the best! While we didn't work together a lot, I always looked forward to seeing your smile and comments on Zoom calls! Best of luck to you in your next adventure. - Jodi Rumble https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920567027 2021-11-30 14:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920567027 https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920597963 Dear Rita, I`m wishing you the best of luck in the next chapter of your career! I`m glad that I had a chance to work with you and grateful for all your support during the Cogs Insight project! Your cheerful attitude always made the meetings fly and any heavy subject being digestible. Your new team is luck to have you! Niki]]> 2021-11-30 15:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920597963 https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920650275 Rita - I was so bummed to hear that you were leaving! I completely understand the decision but will miss seeing you and working with you. It has been an absolute pleasure. Nothing but love and luck for your future endeavors. Stay in touch!
- Matt Lawlor]]> 2021-11-30 15:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920650275 Missing you already https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920654762 So happy for you but so sorry to see you go.  I will miss you smile... always a kind word for me and for everyone.   Best wishes in your new adventures Rita :)

Love, Kimberly]]> 2021-11-30 15:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920654762 Thank you & Both Hands Up https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920678823 Rita, 

Thank you for being you!!! Thank you for your mentorship, your friendship and for being such a powerful source of inspiration. Your words of encouragement and guidance have made an impact on me and for that I am truly grateful. To reflect back on my journey over the past 6 years, both personally and professionally, your support is written all over it! Wishing you all the best on your next adventure! :)

Cheers and Congrats, 
Brooke]]> 2021-11-30 15:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920678823 https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920706837 Hi Rita - Congratulations on the new opportunity you will definitely be missed. Your smile and infectiously positive personality is irreplaceable. It is hard to believe it has been 17 years (that is until I see how your boys have grown up and now tower above you - just like Sean). Wishing you all the best in the future - Karen]]> 2021-11-30 15:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920706837 Congratulations Rita! https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920712985 All the best on your new chapter Rita. I'm thrilled for you. I know you'll do great.

~Simone M.]]> 2021-11-30 15:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920712985 Hi Rita, it has been terrific working with you all these years. You are so full of positive energy. Best of luck with everything! You will be missed! https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920777654 --Jordan]]> 2021-11-30 16:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920777654 Wishing you all the best dear Rita https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920804913 Rita, you are a very special and unique person. I have fun memories of our time together in NAM Finance working on very different matters but mostly about the beautiful and joyful human being you are. I wish you all the success and happiness you deserve in your new adventure. Keep in touch!!!
Karina Delgado]]> 2021-11-30 16:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920804913 You deserve the best https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920972892 I am so sad to see you go but also understand. You are a Diageo institution for me and something will definitely be missing without you here. 
Nevertheless, it's upwards and onwards. I wish you all the best amazing success in your new endeavor. You are a warm heart and I thank you for all the good times and the listening ear. I'll miss you and you deserve the best.
Doreen]]> 2021-11-30 17:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1920972892 https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1921250718 Dear Rita
Although it was only a short period of time, I absolutly enjoyed your high energy, enthusasim, and laugh! I wish you all the very best in the next chapter of your life both personnally and professionally. We will miss having you on the team!
Tingirt ]]> 2021-11-30 19:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1921250718 https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1921362359 To Rita,

Thank you for being such a beacon for AHEAD and such a strong force across the organization. Your presence and ability to command any room is priceless. I wish you all the best in your new endeavor! You will surely be missed! 

All the best,
Ashley GH]]> 2021-11-30 20:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1921362359 Congratulations! https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1921507875 Rita,

17 years at Diageo - what an achievement!! Thanks for all of your contributions and wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!  

Elizabeth Tong]]> 2021-11-30 22:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1921507875 All the best https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1922058456 Rita! I am wishing you all the best in your future. I don't think I have met anyone with as much enthusiasm and energy as I have you! You will be missed. Good luck in the next chapter. All the best. Ryan]]> 2021-12-01 05:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1922058456 https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1925426198 This is bitter sweet news for sure.  I'm so happy you are pursuing your dreams as you've never been one to hold pat and tow the line.  You've always been about strive for more and always told me to ask the question of "why not me?" rather than pondering on outcomes.  You were one of the first to make me feel comfortable in AHEAD just due to your authenticity and being so down to earth when I just a contractor early 2008.  I will miss you 100x over and hope when things settle down in the future like most who leave the Diageo family, you will pass through for a Pub night so we can catch up. 
"Once Diageo, Always Diageo" :-)]]> 2021-12-02 15:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/anandluckyanand/jh54r3fpggeq0n34/wish/1925426198