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

Elizabeth M. Brown
President of Dendrifund, Inc.

Stuart R. Brown
Managing Partner, Typha Partners, LLC

Mark A. Clouse
President and Chief Executive Officer, Campbell Soup Company

Marshall B. Farrer
EVP, Chief Strategic Growth Officer and President, Europe, Brown‑Forman Corporation

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
- Jan E. Singer
Secretary
- Jaileah X. Huddleston**
Executive Committee
Members
- Campbell P. Brown, Chair
- Michael A. Todman*
- Lawson E. Whiting
Secretary
- Jaileah X. Huddleston**
Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee
Members
- Tracy L. Skeans, Chair
- Campbell P. Brown
- Michael J. Roney
- Michael A. Todman*
Secretary
- Matthew E. Hamel