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.
Thank you for your interest in Brown‑Forman Corporation’s corporate governance. At Brown‑Forman, we are committed to the highest levels of integrity. Our Board of Directors believes that sound corporate governance is a key factor in our ability to deliver long-term, sustainable shareholder value.
We are dedicated and accountable to our shareholders, employees, and communities, and have policies, guidelines, and charters in place to maintain integrity throughout our company and our culture.
Lawson Whiting
President and CEO
Matias Bentel
SVP, Chief Brands Officer
Leanne Cunningham
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
Marshall Farrer
SVP, President, Europe
Matthew Hamel
EVP, General Counsel
Kirsten Hawley
SVP, Chief People, Places, and Communications Officer
John Hayes
SVP, President, USA and Canada (Retiring August 2022)
Thomas Hinrichs
SVP, President, Emerging International
Tim Nall
SVP, Chief Global Supply Chain and Technology Officer
Crystal Peterson
SVP, Chief Inclusion and Global Community Relations Officer
Jeremy Shepherd
SVP, President, USA and Canada
Campbell P. Brown
Chair of the Board, Brown‑Forman Corporation
Stuart R. Brown
Managing Partner, Typha Partners, LLC
John D. Cook
Director Emeritus, McKinsey & Company
Marshall B. Farrer
SVP, President, Europe, Brown‑Forman Corporation
Augusta Brown Holland
Founding Partner, Haystack Partners LLC
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 Officer, Yum! Brands, Inc.
Michael A. Todman
Retired Vice Chairman, Whirlpool Corporation
Lawson E. Whiting
President and Chief Executive Officer, Brown‑Forman Corporation
Audit Committee
Members
- Michael A. Todman, Chair & Financial Expert
- Jan E. Singer
- Tracy L. Skeans
Secretary
- Jaileah X. Huddleston**
Compensation Committee
Members
- Michael J. Roney, Chair
- John D. Cook*
- Tracy L. Skeans
Secretary
- Rory Trotter
Executive Committee
Members
- Campbell P. Brown, Chair
- John D. Cook*
- Lawson E. Whiting
Secretary
- Jaileah X. Huddleston**
Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee
Members
- John D. Cook,* Chair
- Campbell P. Brown
- Michael A. Todman
- Michael Roney
Secretary
- Matthew E. Hamel