Ingrid
Finance Director, Asia Pacific
Sydney, Australia
My Job
"I am responsible for planning and reporting in the Asia Pacific region - that includes everything from having the proper resources in place to produce accurate financial statements to creating analysis that drives good decision-making for our markets and brands."
My Motivation
"My new job is indicative of everything I love about Brown-Forman. It is a great opportunity to learn, it's different everyday, and I am surrounded and supported by people who are smart and dedicated to building our brands."
My Contribution
"In addition to my personal consumption (my current favorite is a 'SoCo' Manhattan with Chambord), I believe that the key functions in finance are to produce reliable reporting that maintains the integrity of the Brown-Forman brand and to provide insightful analysis that drives good decisions on behalf of our brands."
What I love about Brown-Forman
"More than anything, I love the people. There is a sense of belonging and family in this company. I think we all bring out the best in each other."
My Environment
"I have just moved to Sydney and can't wait to get to know my new home."
Opportunity
"As head of Corporate Development, I had the unique opportunity to lead a number of acquisition transactions and work closely with our senior executives which proved to be an excellent training ground. They instilled a love for our brands and a sense of responsibility for our company."