Johnnie Walker Appoints First Female Master Blender in Its 200-year History

Dr Emma Walker is not related to Johnnie Walker founder John Walker. But it is a fitting last name for the first female to take up the role of Master Blender at the Scotch maker in more than 200 years. She will replace Dr Jim Beveridge OBE, who retires at the end of 2021 after more than 40 years at Johnnie Walker's parent Diageo, 20 of which as Master Blender.