The strength of Brown‑Forman’s governance structure is due in part to the purposeful relationship between our Executive Leadership Team, our controlling family shareholders, the Brown family, and independent directors on our Board. We believe this structure offers us a distinct competitive advantage and aligns with long-term shareholder interests.
As the Chairman of the Board of Directors, I am proud to lead a company so deeply committed to the highest levels of integrity. I share the Board's conviction that sound corporate governance is fundamental to our ability to deliver long-term, sustainable shareholder value.
We will continue to uphold the policies and guidelines that anchor our culture, ensuring we remain dedicated and accountable to our shareholders, employees, and the communities we call home.
Lawson Whiting
President and CEO
Mike Carr
EVP, General Counsel and Secretary
Leanne Cunningham
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Chris Graven
EVP, Chief Strategy Officer
Michael Masick
EVP, President, Americas
Tim Nall
EVP, Chief Global Supply Chain and Technology Officer
Diane Nguyen
EVP, Chief People and Communications Officer
Yiannis Pafilis
EVP, President, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific
Crystal Peterson
EVP, Chief Inclusion and Global Community Relations Officer
Jeremy Shepherd
EVP, Chief Marketing Officer
Marshall B. Farrer
Chairman of the Board, Brown‑Forman Corporation
Campbell P. Brown
Former Chair of the Board, Brown‑Forman Corporation
Elizabeth M. Brown
Former President of Dendrifund, Inc.
Mark A. Clouse
President, Washington Commanders
W. Austin Musselman Jr.
Owner and Manager of Ashbourne Farms
Michael J. Roney
Retired Chief Executive Officer, Bunzl plc
Jan E. Singer
Former Chief Executive Officer, J.Crew
Tracy L. Skeans
Chief Operating Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer, Yum! Brands, Inc.
Elizabeth A. Smith
Executive Chair, Revlon Group Holdings LLC
Michael A. Todman
Retired Vice Chairman, Whirlpool Corporation
Lawson E. Whiting
President and Chief Executive Officer, Brown‑Forman Corporation
Audit Committee
Members
- Michael J. Roney, Chair & Financial Expert
- Elizabeth A. Smith
- Michael A. Todman*
Secretary
- Karleen Finnegan
Compensation Committee
Members
- Jan E. Singer, Chair
- Mark A. Clouse
- Tracy L. Skeans
Secretary
- Mike Carr**
Executive Committee
Members
- Marshall B. Farrer, Chairman
- Michael A. Todman*
- Lawson E. Whiting
Secretary
- Mike Carr**
Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee
Members
- Tracy L. Skeans, Chair
- Marshall B. Farrer
- Michael J. Roney
- Jan E. Singer
- Michael A. Todman*
Secretary
- Mike Carr**