Mame Annan-Brown

Why I Got In the Game:

“It is an honor and a privilege to join Get In the Game to support its powerful vision of empowering the next generation of youth to create a more equitable future for all,” said Annan-Brown. “At a time when young people are increasingly leading the conversation on institutional racism and unintentional bias in our society, Get In the Game has created a meaningful space to discuss and understand those issues on a deeper level, while championing for change from a place of kindness, empathy, dignity and respect. I look forward to working with this stellar group of dynamic leaders on this next chapter of growth and impact.”

Mame Annan-Brown serves as Executive Vice President of Global Communications, Public Affairs & ESG at Kontoor Brands, Inc (NYSE:KTB). Kontoor is a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio led by two of the world’s most iconic consumer brands, Wrangler® and Lee®. With operations in over 60 countries, and heritage spanning over 200 combined years, Kontoor is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long-term value for its stakeholders.

Mame has responsibility for all aspects of global corporate communications, public affairs and ESG strategy. This includes oversight of internal and external communications, message development, media relations, owned and digital content creation. She leads government affairs strategies to achieve positive outcomes, developing Kontoor’s position on key legislative and regulatory issues. She leads integration of Kontoor’s global ESG efforts, spearheading strategy, integration, reporting and engagement across the company and chairs Kontoor's ESG Council. Additionally, Mame serves as President of the Kontoor Brands Foundation, leading Kontoor’s global philanthropic and charitable giving strategy.

Prior to Kontoor, Mame was Head of External Relations at International Finance Corporation (IFC) and was responsible for managing IFC’s global external communications. Prior to IFC, Mame was Head of Communications at IFC Asset Management Company (AMC) where she led the institution’s marketing and public relations, branding, media, and strategic outreach. Prior to AMC, Mame was Chief Communications Officer at Results for Development Institute, and Director of Marketing at United to End Genocide, the largest grassroots advocacy organization in the US that led the historic movement to demand an end to genocide in Darfur. 

Mame also spent 10 years on Wall Street as Vice President in J.P. Morgan’s Investment Bank. She developed communications strategies for business heads and executives, particularly during the 2008 global financial crisis and the J.P. Morgan and Bear Stearns merger and acquisition. Mame also led the Investment Bank's global employee volunteerism and charitable giving program. 

Mame holds a BA in Economics from McGill University and received a Masters in Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). An active member in the community, Mame is on the Board of Directors for the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce and Get In The Game.