Anna White
About Anna White
Anna White serves as the Business Unit Controller for Premium Retail at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in customer development and management, primarily with Bacardi, where she worked in various roles from 2012 to 2020.
Work at Brown-Forman
Anna White has been employed at Brown-Forman since 2020, serving as the Business Unit Controller for the Premium Retail sector. In this role, she oversees financial operations and strategic planning for the premium retail division. Her responsibilities include managing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Anna's tenure at Brown-Forman has contributed to the company's financial performance and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Bacardi
Before joining Brown-Forman, Anna White held multiple positions at Bacardi. She worked as a Customer Development Manager for various sectors, including Mitchells & Butlers and Whitbread PLC from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Customer Development Manager for Hotels & Festivals for 10 months in 2015. From 2017 to 2019, she continued her role as Customer Development Manager for ASDA. Anna also held the position of Customer Business Manager for Sainsbury’s and Costco for six months in 2020, and she began her career at Bacardi as a Customer Development Executive in Sheffield from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Anna White studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Criminology from 2008 to 2011. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and analytical skills, which she applies in her business roles. Her expertise in customer development and business management has been honed through her various positions in the beverage industry.
Career Progression
Anna White's career began at Bacardi, where she worked as a Sales Development Manager from 2012 to 2013, covering regions such as Sheffield, Lincoln, and Hull. She then progressed to the role of Customer Development Executive in Sheffield from 2013 to 2015. Her advancement continued with various managerial roles, culminating in her current position as Business Unit Controller at Brown-Forman. This progression illustrates her growth and adaptability in the competitive beverage industry.