Speaker Details
Rob Frederick
VP, Director of Corporate Responsibility, Brown-Forman
Rob Frederick is Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at Brown-Forman, a spirits and wine company with brands such as Jack Daniels, Woodford Reserve, Finlandia, Herradura, Fetzer, Bonterra and Sonoma-Cutrer.
Throughout his work and educational experience, Rob has been a believer and advocate that business holds the power and possibility to bring about positive changes that are good for society and for the bottom line. He enjoys the challenge and opportunity of bringing sustainability to life inside of a company.
At Brown-Forman, he is responsible for leading and deepening the companys commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship in ways that support brand building, advance the companys strategic imperatives and improve business performance.
Prior to joining Brown-Forman, Rob was a key driver of Ford Motor Companys corporate citizenship and sustainability efforts. He has also been a consultant with ICF Consulting and worked for Weyerhaeuser.
Rob holds a Bachelors degree from Duke University and an MBA and MS in Natural Resources & Environment from University of Michigan, where he learned that it is indeed possible for activists and executives to find mutually beneficial common ground!
