George Garvin Brown IV

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George Garvin Brown IV
Born1969/1970(age 53–54) [1]
Alma mater McGill University
London Business School
Spousemarried
Children2+
Parent(s) George Garvin Brown III
Susan Casey Brown

George Garvin Brown IV (born 1969/1970) is a Canadian businessman and the current Chairman of the spirits company Brown-Forman, which owns brands including Jack Daniel's whiskey, Finlandia Vodka and Herradura tequila. Brown-Forman was founded by his great-grandfather George Garvin Brown in 1870.[ citation needed ]

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The Brown family owns approximately 51% of Brown-Forman, and at least 25 family members share a fortune estimated at $12.3 billion. [2]

Early life

He is the son of George Garvin Brown III (d.2010) and his first wife, Susan Casey Brown, of Montreal. [3]

Brown grew up in Montreal, his mother's hometown, with his brother Campbell Brown, and his parents later divorced. [4] He received a bachelor's degree from McGill University, and a master's degree (MBA) from the London Business School. [1]

Career

Brown was Chairman of Brown-Forman from 2007 until 2021, when we has succeeded by Campbell P. Brown. [4] [1]

Personal life

Brown married his wife, from Toronto, in 1996, and they have children together. [5]

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