Chantal Canning
About Chantal Canning
Chantal Canning is a Senior Brand Manager specializing in tequila and super premium whiskies at Brown-Forman, with over 16 years of experience in brand management. She has worked in various roles within the company since 2015 and has a background in advertising education.
Work at Brown-Forman
Chantal Canning has been employed at Brown-Forman since 2015. She initially served as the Senior Brand Manager for Southern Comfort for a period of 10 months. Following this role, she transitioned to the position of Senior Brand Manager for Flavored Whiskey, Tequila, Woodford Reserve, and Innovation in Louisville, Kentucky, where she worked for 8 years. In 2019, she took on the role of Senior Brand Manager for Tequila and Super Premium Whiskies in Cape Town, South Africa, where she has been actively involved for 5 years.
Previous Experience in Brand Management
Before joining Brown-Forman, Chantal Canning worked at The Really Great Brand Company from 2007 to 2015. During her tenure, she held multiple positions including Brand Manager, Developing Brands Manager, and Southern Comfort Trade Marketing Manager. Her experience in brand management spanned 8 years, with specific roles focusing on brand development and trade marketing.
Education and Expertise
Chantal Canning studied at Cape Peninsula University of Technology from 2005 to 2007, where she completed a two-year program. She furthered her education at AAA School of Advertising in 2009, although her time there lasted less than a year. Her academic background supports her expertise in brand management and marketing.
Career Progression
Chantal Canning's career in brand management began at The Really Great Brand Company, where she started as a Brand Assistant in 2007. Over the next eight years, she advanced through various roles, gaining experience in brand development and marketing strategies. Her progression led her to senior management positions at Brown-Forman, where she has continued to build her career in the spirits industry.