We kick off our series of review/preview interviews this month with Brown-Forman. CEO Lawson Whiting tells Global Drinks Intel what he learned in 2024 and what the brand owner can expect from the year ahead.
What was your overriding takeaway from 2024?
My overriding takeaway from last year has been the unwavering resilience and adaptability of our teams at Brown-Forman. Our people, combined with our diversified global portfolio and strategic focus on premium and super-premium brands, have been our key sources of strength in the face of a challenging and dynamic operating environment.
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How will 2025 treat Brown-Forman? – CEO Lawson Whiting speaks exclusively to Global Drinks Intel
‘These are definitely some of the most challenging conditions that I have seen in my career.’

We kick off our series of review/preview interviews this month with Brown-Forman. CEO Lawson Whiting tells Global Drinks Intel what he learned in 2024 and what the brand owner can expect from the year ahead.
Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.



