Christina Graven
About Christina Graven
Christina Graven serves as the Senior Vice President of People Strategy, Analytics & Rewards at Brown-Forman, where she focuses on developing effective people and rewards strategies. With extensive experience in talent management and corporate analytics, she has held various leadership roles within Brown-Forman and other notable companies.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Christina Graven serves as the Senior Vice President of People Strategy, Analytics & Rewards at Brown-Forman. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development of comprehensive people and total rewards strategies. Her focus includes enhancing employee engagement and optimizing talent management processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Prior to her current role, Christina Graven held multiple positions at Brown-Forman. She was the Vice President of Global Talent Management from 2015 to 2021, where she developed strategies to revitalize slowing brands and regions. Additionally, she served as Vice President of Corporate Analytics from 2013 to 2015 and Vice President of North America Region Strategy from 2011 to 2013, both roles based in the Louisville, Kentucky area.
Professional Background
Christina Graven has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles at Bain & Company as a Consultant from 2000 to 2002 and at The Home Depot as Manager of Strategic Business Development from 2002 to 2005. She also worked at Deloitte & Touche Tax Technologies as a Manager from 1992 to 1998, gaining extensive experience in strategic planning and business development.
Education and Expertise
Christina Graven holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, which she completed in 2000. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Miami University in 1992. Her educational background supports her expertise in people strategy, analytics, and corporate management.
Leadership and Strategy Development
Throughout her career, Christina Graven has been recognized for her ability to build collaborative and high-performing environments. She has been repeatedly selected by senior leadership to define portfolio strategies and assess potential acquisitions and divestitures, demonstrating her strategic insight and leadership capabilities.