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
EVP, Chief Brands Officer
Leanne Cunningham
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Marshall Farrer
EVP, Chief Strategic Growth Officer and President, Europe
Matthew Hamel
EVP, General Counsel
Kirsten Hawley
EVP, Chief People, Places, and Communications Officer
Thomas Hinrichs
EVP, President, Emerging International
Tim Nall
EVP, Chief Global Supply Chain and Technology Officer
Crystal Peterson
EVP, Chief Inclusion and Global Community Relations Officer
Jeremy Shepherd
EVP, President, USA and Canada
Campbell P. Brown
Chair of the Board, Brown‑Forman Corporation
Stuart R. Brown
Managing Partner, Typha Partners, LLC
Mark A. Clouse
President and Chief Executive Officer, Campbell Soup Company
John D. Cook
Director Emeritus, McKinsey & Company
Marshall B. Farrer
EVP, Chief Strategic Growth Officer and 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.
Elizabeth A. Smith
Retired Chief Executive Officer, Bloomin’ Brands
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
- Elizabeth A. Smith
Secretary
- Jaileah X. Huddleston**
Compensation Committee
Members
- Michael J. Roney, Chair
- Mark A. Clouse
- John D. Cook*
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
- Tracy L. Skeans
Secretary
- Matthew E. Hamel