Melissa Lowe
About Melissa Lowe
Melissa Lowe serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources for Global Supply Chain and Technology at Brown-Forman. With extensive experience in human resources across various global regions, she has held leadership roles in both finance and information technology sectors.
Work at Brown-Forman
Melissa Lowe currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources for Global Supply Chain & Technology at Brown-Forman. She has held this position since 2022, operating from Louisville, Kentucky. Prior to her current role, she worked in various human resources leadership positions within the company, including Vice President, Human Resources Director for Global Travel Retail, IMEA & CCSA from 2017 to 2018, and Vice President, Human Resources Director for Global Finance & IT from 2019 to 2022. Her extensive experience at Brown-Forman highlights her commitment to enhancing human resources practices across multiple sectors.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Lowe earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Bellarmine University, where she studied from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, she holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute, specializing in Human Resources Management and Personnel Administration. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in human resources leadership, particularly in global supply chain and technology sectors.
Background
Before her tenure at Brown-Forman, Melissa Lowe served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Spalding University from 2005 to 2012. This role contributed to her extensive experience in human resources across various global regions, including IMEA and CCSA. Her career trajectory reflects a strong focus on human resources leadership, particularly in finance and information technology teams on a global scale.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Melissa Lowe has demonstrated a strong capability in leading human resources initiatives across different sectors. Her roles at Brown-Forman have included significant responsibilities in global marketing and human resources for finance and IT teams. Her leadership in these areas has contributed to the development and implementation of effective human resources strategies that support organizational goals.