Amanda Ives
About Amanda Ives
Amanda Ives serves as the HR Director for the Latin America Region, Global Travel Retail, and Australia/New Zealand at Brown-Forman, where she focuses on strategic HR planning and organizational development. With a background in human resources management and experience across multiple international regions, she emphasizes talent development and labor relations.
Work at Brown-Forman
Amanda Ives serves as the HR Director for the Latin America Region, Global Travel Retail, and Australia/New Zealand at Brown-Forman. She has held this position since 2014, contributing to strategic HR planning and labor relations across a diverse geographical area comprising nine states in the South Zone. Her role involves managing HR functions and focusing on organizational development and training to enhance employee skills and overall company performance.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Amanda Ives worked at PPG Industries as the Zone Human Resources Manager from 2008 to 2014. She also held positions at Sobeys as a Senior Generalist in Human Resources from 2004 to 2007 and at DaimlerChrysler as a Generalist in Human Resources from 2002 to 2003. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of HR functions in various organizational settings.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Ives holds a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Seneca College, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Master's degree in Education from Griffith University in 2004 and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Western University, completed in 2002. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing HR functions in both unionized and non-unionized environments.
Focus on Talent Development
Amanda Ives is interested in expanding her HR responsibilities to include succession planning and talent development. This indicates her forward-thinking approach to workforce management, emphasizing the importance of nurturing talent and preparing for future leadership needs within the organization.
Geographical HR Management Experience
Amanda Ives has extensive experience managing HR functions across multiple international regions, including Latin America, Global Travel Retail, and Australia/New Zealand. Her ability to navigate diverse labor markets and cultural contexts enhances her effectiveness in strategic HR planning and labor relations.