Michael Masick
Brown-Forman this week announced that Michael Masick will become President, Emerging International, and join the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) effective July 1. Thomas Hinrichs, who currently serves in this role, will retire from Brown-Forman after a 28-year career, effective June 30.
As President, Emerging International, Masick will lead the long-term strategy for the region and drive growth in the company’s Emerging International markets, including Latin America, Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, New Zealand, India, the Middle East, Ukraine, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Africa, and Global Travel Retail.
Masick has been part of Brown-Forman for more than 14 years, serving in a number of finance, strategy, and commercial leadership positions. He is currently the Managing Director for the Latin America, Africa, Ukraine, and the CIS markets.
Thomas Hinrichs
He also played a key role in the acquisitions of Slane Irish Whisky and The GlenDronach, Benriach, and Glenglassaugh single malt Scotch whiskies, as well as the divestiture of Southern Comfort and Tuaca. Masick also led global business strategy and analysis efforts for the Jack Daniel’s family of brands during a period of significant growth.
Thomas Hinrichs joined Brown-Forman in 1996 as a marketing manager in Germany. During his 28-year tenure, his responsibilities have continuously expanded to reflect the critical role he has played in the company’s globalization efforts. Over the course of his career, Hinrichs has served in a number of executive positions to include Executive Vice President, President, Emerging International; Senior Vice President, Managing Director, International; Vice President, Managing Director, Greater Europe; and Vice President, Regional Director, Northern Europe.
