Jillie Cooper
About Jillie Cooper
Jillie Cooper is an Assistant Brand Manager for Single Malts and Slane Irish Whiskey UK at Brown-Forman, with a background in commercial marketing and brand management. She has previously held roles at William Grant & Sons and has a diverse educational background, including an Executive MBA from Babson College.
Work at Brown-Forman
Jillie Cooper currently serves as the Assistant Brand Manager for Single Malts and Slane Irish Whiskey UK at Brown-Forman. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's marketing efforts in Richmond, Greater London. In her role, she focuses on delivering commercial marketing excellence at the point of purchase, particularly with Dufry as a retail customer. Her responsibilities include managing the brand's presence and performance in the market.
Previous Experience at William Grant & Sons
Before joining Brown-Forman, Jillie Cooper worked at William Grant & Sons as the Commercial Marketing Manager for EMEA Global Travel Retail from 2016 to 2021. During her five years in this role, she was based in Richmond, Greater London, where she developed marketing strategies for the company's global travel retail segment.
Education and Expertise
Jillie Cooper has a diverse educational background. She studied at Boroughmuir High School from 2000 to 2006. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Science and Business from The Open University, completing her studies from 2008 to 2014. She also achieved an Executive MBA in Business and Entrepreneurship from Babson College in 2016. Additionally, she completed a Digital Training program in Digital and Business Strategy at Circus Street in 2021.
Athletic Background and Mentorship
Jillie Cooper has a background in professional sports, having played badminton at a professional level from 2007 to 2014 with UK Sport. She also worked as an Athlete Mentor at Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust from 2013 to 2014. This role involved supporting and guiding young athletes in their development and career paths.
Marketing Achievements
Throughout her career, Jillie Cooper has received recognition for her marketing efforts. She won the Marketing Campaign of the Year Frontier Awards in 2017 for the Hendrick’s World Cucumber Day campaign and again in 2019 for the #makeitmonkey campaign. These awards highlight her ability to create impactful marketing strategies.