– USA, KY – Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA / BFB) announced the appointment of current Board member Marshall Farrer to the role of Chair of the Board of Directors at the AGM in June 2025, to succeed Campbell Brown who will step down as Chair in July but will remain on the Board.
Farrer will become the eleventh Brown family member and third fifth-generation family member to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors.
About Marshall B. Farrer
Marshall Farrer, a fifth-generation Brown family shareholder, joined the Board of Directors in 2016. Marshall started his career at Brown‐Forman in 1998 as a Market Manager in the Wine Division in California and has since held various positions of increasing responsibility. In 2006, he became Director of Latin America and the Caribbean, later moving to Sydney as Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific. He led the global expansion of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey and managed the Global Travel Retail business. In 2020, Marshall relocated to Amsterdam and London as President of Europe and joined the Executive Leadership Team. He was named EVP and became, and continues to serve as, Brown‐Forman’s first CSGO in 2023. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Directors of The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (NYSE: NAPA) since May 2024.
About Brown-Forman
Brown-Forman Corporation has been building exceptional spirits brands for more than 150 years, responsibly upholding our founding promise of “Nothing Better in the Market.” Our portfolio of premium brands includes the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Woodford Reserve, Herradura, el Jimador, Korbel, New Mix, Old Forester, The Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Benriach, Diplomático Rum, Chambord, Gin Mare, Fords Gin, Slane, and Coopers’ Craft. With a team of approximately 5,700 employees worldwide, we proudly share our passion for premium beverages in more than 170 countries.
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