MACYS INC (M)
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
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Sector: Consumer Discretionary
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Director information for M
| Ticker | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | Former Chairman and CEO, Brown-Forman Corporation; Lead Independent Director | 62 | ["Senior Leadership", "Finance/Accounting", "Retail", "Marketing/Brand Management", "Risk Management", "Leadership Experience", "Sales and Marketing Experience", "Finance Experience", "Corporate Governance Experience"] | ["CMD", "Finance"] | 2026 |
Companies shown below are based on exact name match for the selected Director
| Ticker | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
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| CHDN | Director; Member | 62 | ["leadership experience as chief executive officer","expertise in corporate finance","strategy","building brand awareness","product development","marketing","distribution","sales"] | ["Compensation and Management Development Committee","Finance Committee","Compensation Committee"] | 2026 |
Biography sourced from the proxy statement filing.
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brown-Forman Corporation Lead Independent Director Age: 62 Director Since: 2012 Committees: CMD Finance (Chair) Other Current Public Directorships: Churchill Downs Incorporated Professional Background: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brown-Forman Corporation, a spirits and wine company (2007 to retirement at end of 2018 from both positions and remained as a Director until mid-2019) Chief Executive Officer, Brown-Forman Corporation (2005 to 2007) President and Chief Executive Officer, Brown-Forman Beverages, a division of Brown-Forman Corporation (2003 to 2005) Global Chief Marketing Officer, Brown-Forman Spirits (2000 to 2003) Relevant Skills and Experience : Leadership Experience Mr. Varga brings tremendous leadership experience as the former Chief Executive Officer of a global, publicly traded consumer products company. At Brown-Forman, he significantly expanded the company s global presence, initiated meaningful brand innovations, and oversaw some of the highest and most consistent growth rates in the distilled spirits industry. He also brings valuable experience gained as a public company board member. Sales and Marketing Experience Mr. Varga brings extensive knowledge and expertise in strategy, building brand awareness, product development, marketing, distribution and sales, all of which complements our Board s skillset. Upon his retirement from Brown Forman in 2018, the company s 3, 5, and 10 year total shareholder returns were 18%, 17%, and 17%, respectively due to active portfolio management, successful American whiskey innovation on the Jack Daniel s, Woodford Reserve, and Old Forester trademarks, and investments in distillery homeplaces, brand packaging, and value-adding sponsorships. Finance Experience At Brown Forman, Mr. Varga produced an industry-leading 20% Return on Invested Capital through excellent capital deployment, regular reinvestment in the business, targeted acquisitions and dispositions, conservative debt profile, share repurchases, and dividend consistency, as evidenced by the company s standing as a S&P Dividend Aristocrat. Mr. Varga currently serves as a Member of the Audit Committee on the Churchill Downs Incorporated board. Corporate Governance Experience During his time as CEO, Mr. Varga was a champion of corporate responsibility at Brown-Forman. He spearheaded programs intended to enhance employee engagement and employee safety.