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
Mike Carr
EVP, General Counsel and Secretary
Leanne Cunningham
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Marshall Farrer
EVP, Chief Strategic Growth 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
Campbell P. Brown
Chair of the Board, Brown‑Forman Corporation
Elizabeth M. Brown
President of Dendrifund, Inc.
Mark A. Clouse
President, Washington Commanders
Marshall B. Farrer
EVP, Chief Strategic Growth Officer, Brown‑Forman Corporation
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 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
- 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**