Tanya Higgins
About Tanya Higgins
Tanya Higgins serves as the Director of Family Shareholder Relations at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in organizational development and talent planning, having worked in various roles at Brown-Forman since 1994.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Tanya Higgins serves as the Director of Family Shareholder Relations at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on managing relationships with family shareholders, ensuring effective communication and engagement. Her work contributes to the overall governance and strategic direction of the company.
Previous Positions at Brown-Forman
Higgins has held multiple roles at Brown-Forman over the years. She worked as the Director of Talent Planning Solutions from 2013 to 2015, and as the Director of Succession Management from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she served as the Director of Organizational Development from 2015 to 2018. Her extensive experience includes various managerial positions in market management and leadership development.
Market Management Experience
Higgins has significant experience in market management at Brown-Forman. She worked as a Market Manager in several locations, including Maryland and Washington D.C. from 1994 to 1996, St. Louis, Missouri from 1996 to 1997, and London, United Kingdom from 1997 to 2001. These roles involved overseeing market strategies and operations in diverse geographical areas.
Educational Background
Tanya Higgins studied at The University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Marketing. Her studies spanned from 1985 to 1989, providing her with a foundation in effective communication and marketing strategies that have supported her career in organizational development and management.
Career Start at American Eagle Airlines
Before joining Brown-Forman, Higgins worked as a Customer Service Representative at American Eagle Airlines from 1988 to 1990. This early experience in customer service contributed to her skills in communication and relationship management, which have been essential throughout her career.