Shane Burke
About Shane Burke
Shane Burke serves as the VP and Director of Global Treasury at a $30 billion publicly traded consumer packaged goods company, where he leads a team focused on capital markets and investment management. With extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, he previously held key positions at Brown-Forman, Altria, and Credit Suisse, and has a strong educational background in strategy and finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Shane Burke serves as the VP, Director of Global Treasury at Brown-Forman since 2023. In this role, he leads a team responsible for capital markets, investment management, and capital deployment at the company, which is valued at $30 billion. His responsibilities include overseeing financial strategies that align with the company's objectives and ensuring effective management of financial resources.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Prior to his current position, Shane Burke worked at Brown-Forman from 2019 to 2023 as the Head of M&A and Corporate Development. During his tenure, he focused on mergers and acquisitions, contributing to the company's growth and strategic initiatives. His role involved extensive engagement in corporate development activities that supported the company's long-term goals.
Professional Background
Shane Burke has a diverse professional background that spans various industries, including food and beverage, engineering, business services, and technology. He has held significant roles at Credit Suisse, UL (Underwriters Labs), and Altria, where he developed expertise in competitive analysis, market segmentation, and financial analysis. His experience includes executing transactions totaling over $30 billion across four continents.
Education and Expertise
Shane Burke holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied Strategy and Finance. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His educational background complements his professional expertise in corporate strategy development, risk management, and M&A pipeline development.
Skills and Specializations
Shane Burke possesses a strong skill set in risk management and hedging programs within the treasury function. He specializes in transaction management, strategic alliances, and venture investing. His broad experience in corporate and business unit strategy development, long-range planning, and portfolio optimization enhances his ability to drive financial performance and strategic growth.