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.
![Campbell L&G headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/576x576/public/2021-09/Campbell%20L%26G%20headshot.jpg?h=90799d10&itok=SkSJWd0a)
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.
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![Lawson Whiting](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2021-08/Whiting_Lawson.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=nhGvukIQ)
Lawson Whiting
President and CEO
![Matias Bentel](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2021-08/Bentel_Matias.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=Ig_id0Yb)
Matias Bentel
EVP, Chief Brands Officer
![Mike Carr](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2024-05/Mike_Carr_v2.png?h=e54d7d27&itok=f5J2BhRK)
Mike Carr
EVP, General Counsel and Secretary
![Leanne Cunningham](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2021-08/Cunningham_Leanne.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=dGekTtJH)
Leanne Cunningham
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
![Marshall Farrer](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2021-08/Farrer_Marshall_.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=LHSO5EJC)
Marshall Farrer
EVP, Chief Strategic Growth Officer
![Kirsten Hawley](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2021-08/Hawley_Kirsten.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=-V0FOUYC)
Kirsten Hawley
EVP, Chief People, Places, and Communications Officer
![Michael Masick](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2024-07/Michael_Masick_cropped.png?h=e54d7d27&itok=jkW1_fho)
Michael Masick
EVP, President, Emerging International
![Tim Nall](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2024-03/TimNall_f24.png?h=e54d7d27&itok=FLOJJkey)
Tim Nall
EVP, Chief Global Supply Chain and Technology Officer
![Yiannis Pafilis](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2024-03/Yiannis-Pafilis_profileB.png?h=e54d7d27&itok=jCgD7Y3r)
Yiannis Pafilis
EVP, President, Europe
![Crystal Peterson](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2022-06/crystal.png?h=1564dba7&itok=lt4U8GV2)
Crystal Peterson
EVP, Chief Inclusion and Global Community Relations Officer
![Jeremy Shepard](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2023-11/j_shepard.png?h=e54d7d27&itok=BWVPXUx3)
Jeremy Shepherd
EVP, President, USA and Canada
![Campbell Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2021-08/Brown_Campbell_.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=EPio2ktN)
Campbell P. Brown
Chair of the Board, Brown‑Forman Corporation
![ElizaBrownwebsiteimage](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2023-07/Eliza%20Brown%20website%20v2.jpg?h=3833a205&itok=2YfVLmtI)
Elizabeth M. Brown
President of Dendrifund, Inc.
![Mark Clouse](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2022-12/Mark_Clouse.png?h=2a479378&itok=_NkTck0s)
Mark A. Clouse
President and Chief Executive Officer, Campbell Soup Company
![Marshall Farrer](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2021-08/Farrer_Marshall_.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=LHSO5EJC)
Marshall B. Farrer
EVP, Chief Strategic Growth Officer, Brown‑Forman Corporation
![W. Austin Musselman Jr.](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2024-07/Austin_Musselman.png?h=e54d7d27&itok=eYfse-Bx)
W. Austin Musselman Jr.
Owner and Manager of Ashbourne Farms
![Michael Roney](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2021-08/Roney_Michael.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=m8Y71KwH)
Michael J. Roney
Retired Chief Executive Officer, Bunzl plc
![Jan Singer](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2022-02/Profile_JSinger_resized.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=sZSgYkiJ)
Jan E. Singer
Former Chief Executive Officer, J.Crew
![Tracy Skeans](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2021-08/Skeans_Tracy.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=rJwMiQMa)
Tracy L. Skeans
Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer, Yum! Brands, Inc.
![Elizabeth Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2023-01/ElizabethSmith_lg.png?h=e54d7d27&itok=ZiLonYqk)
Elizabeth A. Smith
Retired Chief Executive Officer, Bloomin’ Brands
![Michael Todman](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2021-08/Todman.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=O_xsxJF2)
Michael A. Todman
Retired Vice Chairman, Whirlpool Corporation
![Lawson Whiting](/sites/default/files/styles/550x550/public/2021-08/Whiting_Lawson.jpg?h=1564dba7&itok=nhGvukIQ)
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
- Campbell P. Brown, Chair
- Michael A. Todman*
- Lawson E. Whiting
Secretary
- Mike Carr**
Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee
Members
- Tracy L. Skeans, Chair
- Campbell P. Brown
- Michael J. Roney
- Jan E. Singer
- Michael A. Todman*
Secretary
- Mike Carr**