Brian Fitzgerald
About Brian Fitzgerald
Brian Fitzgerald serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Finance at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in finance and strategy, having worked in various roles at Brown-Forman and Deloitte over the past two decades.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Brian Fitzgerald serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Finance at Brown-Forman. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's financial strategy and operations from the Louisville, Kentucky area. His role involves overseeing corporate finance initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company's overall financial goals.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Fitzgerald has a substantial history with Brown-Forman, having worked in various senior roles. He was the Senior Vice President Treasurer and Director of Tax Strategy / Brand Analytics from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as the Senior Vice President Chief Accounting Officer from 2013 to 2018, and as the Vice President Finance Director for Greater Europe and Africa from 2009 to 2013, based in Hamburg, Germany. His tenure at the company has spanned multiple key financial positions.
Experience at Deloitte
Before joining Brown-Forman, Brian Fitzgerald worked at Deloitte as a Senior Consultant from 1995 to 2001. During his six years at Deloitte, he gained valuable experience in consulting, which contributed to his expertise in corporate finance and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Brian Fitzgerald holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completing his studies from 2001 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in finance and corporate strategy.