Jeremy Shepherd
About Jeremy Shepherd
Jeremy Shepherd serves as the Vice President and General Manager for Brown-Forman in the United Kingdom and Ireland. He has extensive experience in the beverage industry, having held various leadership roles at Brown-Forman and Bacardi over the course of his career.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Jeremy Shepherd serves as the Vice President and General Manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland at Brown-Forman. He has held this position since 2018, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives in this key market from London, United Kingdom.
Previous Positions at Brown-Forman
Shepherd has a significant history with Brown-Forman, having worked in various roles since 2005. His positions included Commercial Manager in Toronto from 2005 to 2008, Managing Director for Canada from 2008 to 2011, and Vice President Division Director for the Midwest US and Canada from 2012 to 2017. He also served as Portfolio Director for the North America Region for one year in 2011-2012.
Experience at Bacardi
Before joining Brown-Forman, Jeremy Shepherd worked at Bacardi for nearly a decade. His roles included Brand Manager for New Product Development, Eastern Canada Sales Manager, and Field Marketing Manager for Western Canada. His tenure at Bacardi spanned from 1996 to 2005.
Education and Marketing Background
Jeremy Shepherd studied at the University of Alberta, where he focused on Marketing and earned a Commerce degree from 1995 to 1999. This educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in the beverage industry.