Amanda Ives
About Amanda Ives
Amanda Ives serves as the Director of Organizational Performance and Learning at Brown-Forman, where she focuses on enhancing organizational capabilities and employee engagement. With extensive experience in human resources across various companies, she emphasizes the importance of a respectful and empowering work environment.
Work at Brown-Forman
Amanda Ives serves as the Director of Organizational Performance and Learning at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on diagnosing and driving capabilities to enhance organizational performance. Ives develops and executes performance and learning initiatives for the USA & Canada Division, Global Supply Chain & Technology, and Corporate functions. She previously worked at Brown-Forman as the Human Resources Director from 2023 to 2024 and held a short-term assignment as Human Resources Director for Global Finance and Legal in 2023.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Ives has a strong educational background in human resources and education. She earned a Master's degree in Education from Griffith University, completing her studies from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Seneca Polytechnic between 2008 and 2010. Ives also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Western University, which she completed from 1999 to 2002. Her educational qualifications support her expertise in organizational performance and employee engagement.
Background
Amanda Ives has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She began her career at DaimlerChrysler as a Generalist in Human Resources from 2002 to 2003. Ives then worked at Sobeys as a Senior Generalist in Human Resources from 2004 to 2007. After that, she joined PPG Industries, where she held the positions of Manager of Human Resources from 2008 to 2012 and Zone Human Resources Manager from 2012 to 2014. Her diverse background in human resources has shaped her approach to organizational performance.
Achievements
In her current role, Amanda Ives emphasizes the importance of creating a work environment where employees feel respected, challenged, safe, energized, and empowered. She is passionate about understanding employee motivation and engagement, which contributes to improving organizational effectiveness. Ives's initiatives at Brown-Forman are designed to enhance the capabilities of the workforce, reflecting her commitment to organizational performance.