Brown-Forman Announces President & CEO Lawson Whiting to Retire

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• Stated the Board appreciates Whiting giving ample notice, enabling a robust internal and external talent review; expressed confidence in the business and long-term stakeholder value creation, and noted Whiting will continue advancing strategic priorities including geographic expansion, brand building, and operational efficiency during the succession process.

  60% confidence

• Thanked Lawson Whiting for nearly 30 years of dedication to Brown-Forman, describing him as a steadfast steward of the founder's vision who built the most premium portfolio in the industry; noted Jack Daniel's international expansion, Woodford Reserve's rise to leading super-premium American whiskey, and Old Forester tripling in volume and increasing net sales six-fold over the last decade.

  60% confidence

• Described leading Brown-Forman as the privilege of a lifetime, credited his tenure to the people he worked with, said the company enters this transition from a position of strength with principled leadership, iconic brands, and deep talent, and expressed confidence the succession process will find the right next leader.

  60% confidence

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