Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting to retire after nearly 30 years
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Brown-Forman Announces President & CEO Lawson Whiting to Retire
July 13, 2026 4:39 PM EDTBoard Initiates Search Process for Successor; Company Reiterates Fiscal 2027 Outlook
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process will be led by the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, which is chaired by Tracy Skeans. Whiting will remain available to serve in an advisory... More
