Jack Daniel's maker names Whirlpool executive as new CFO

Group 1 - Brown-Forman has appointed Jim Peters, a long-time Whirlpool executive, as the new CFO, effective March 31 [1][2] - Jim Peters will succeed Leanne Cunningham, who is retiring on May 1 after nearly five years as CFO and over three decades with the company [2] - During Cunningham's tenure, Brown-Forman's shares have decreased by 68% due to weak alcohol demand and economic volatility affecting the industry [2] Group 2 - Brown-Forman reported quarterly results that exceeded expectations in early March but anticipates a challenging operating environment for fiscal 2026 due to macroeconomic volatility and consumer uncertainty [3] - Jim Peters will resign from Whirlpool effective March 30, having stepped down as CFO on December 31 [3]