B-F APPOINTS FIRST EVER CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER

Brown-Forman has appointed Ralph de Chabert as the company’s first chief diversity officer, effective December 18, 2007. As chief diversity officer, Ralph will be responsible for developing and implementing a global diversity and inclusion strategy initially in the U.S. In all, he will focus on B-F’s marketing efforts with diverse consumer groups, the company’s workforce, community involvement and the diversity of its suppliers.