Sarah Lee Kruer (She/Her), Sphr
About Sarah Lee Kruer (She/Her), Sphr
Sarah Lee Kruer is the People & Organizational Development Director for the Americas at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2019. She has a background in human resources and organizational development, with previous roles at Brown-Forman and a strong academic foundation in psychology.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Sarah Lee Kruer serves as the People & Organizational Development Director for the Americas at Brown-Forman. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in human resources and organizational development. Her role encompasses overseeing talent management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness across the Americas region.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Prior to her current role, Sarah held several positions at Brown-Forman. She worked as the HR Director for Global Travel Retail and Developed APAC for one year in 2018. Additionally, she served as the Office Manager for The Alliance from 2010 to 2012, and as an HR Specialist for the North America Region from 2012 to 2013. Sarah also held the role of Human Resources Manager from 2012 to 2017 and worked as an HR Generalist from 2013 to 2015.
Educational Background
Sarah Lee Kruer earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Kentucky, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. She furthered her education at Eastern Kentucky University, obtaining a Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from 2008 to 2010. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in human resources and organizational development.
Graduate Assistant Experience
During her studies at Eastern Kentucky University, Sarah served as a Graduate Assistant from 2008 to 2010. This role involved supporting faculty and contributing to academic projects, enhancing her skills in research and organizational support within an educational setting.