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British American TobaccoAnnouncement

05/10/2023 07:00

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RNS Number : 8060O  British American Tobacco PLC  05 October 2023

British American Tobacco p.l.c.

 

5 October 2023

 

 

Directorate Change

Murray S. Kessler will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as an
independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Nominations and
Remuneration Committees with effect from 6 November 2023.

Murray previously held several senior positions including Chief Executive,
President and Board Member of Perrigo plc, President, Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of the Board of Lorillard Tobacco Co., Vice Chair of Altria
Group, Inc. and President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
of UST LLC. Prior to joining UST, Murray had a twelve-year career with
Campbell Soup Company, having served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing,
General Manager of the Swanson Division of Campbell Soup and other leadership
roles.

Commenting on the appointment, Luc Jobin, Chair of the Board, said: "I am
pleased to welcome Murray Kessler to our board. Murray has extensive
leadership experience in growing consumer product companies and managing
regulated businesses and I am looking forward to his contribution as we
accelerate our strategy to build A Better Tomorrow".

Enquiries:

British American Tobacco Press Office

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British American Tobacco Investor Relations

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+44 20 7845 2012/1124/1263/1117

 

Additional information

1.  This announcement is made in compliance with the Company's obligations
under Listing Rule 9.6.11.

2.  In accordance with the Listing Rules, Murray Kessler was previously a
director of Perrigo plc. There are no additional matters that would require
disclosure under 9.6.13R of the Listing Rules of the UK Financial Conduct
Authority in respect of his appointment.

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