B-F Announces Spate of Leadership Changes, Including New US & Canada Pres

Dear Client:   Ahead of its third quarter earnings tomorrow, Brown-Forman announced a spate of changes to its executive leadership team "designed to continue the company's successful brand-building growth strategies through disciplined succession planning and promoting the next generation of leaders," per release.  Current svp and president, USA and Canada John Hayes is retiring, effective August 17. Taking his place is Jeremy Shepherd, who will take the reins on July 15. Jeremy has spent the last 17 years at B-F,