The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc., named Deirdre Mahlan its President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson, effective immediately after serving six months as the interim leader in this role. Mahlan has been a member of The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc., Board of Directors since March 2021. The Board conducted an internal and external leadership search and determined that Mahlan is best positioned to lead the company forward, it said in a news release. Mahlan brings more than 30 years of alcohol and beverage industry experience and an extensive track record of operational and financial leadership. Previously, she spent 20 years at Diageo, most recently serving as President of North America.